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  1. The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution

  2. 12The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States (and two others, one of which failed of ratification and the other which later became the 27th amendment) were pro- posed to the legislatures of the several States by the First Con- gress on September 25, 1789.

    • Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
    • A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
    • No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
    • The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
  3. Aug 14, 2023 · Note: The following text is a transcription of the Constitution as it was inscribed by Jacob Shallus on parchment (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum .) The spelling and punctuation reflect the original.

  4. View the full text of the U.S. Constitution with its amendments and explanations. Learn about the history, structure, and interpretation of the Constitution and its Bill of Rights.

  5. Sep 21, 2022 · Amendments 1-10 constitute what is known as the Bill of Rights. Amendments 11-27. Discover the other changes and additions that have been made to the Constitution over the past 200+ years. Back to Main Page What Does it Say? This page was last reviewed on September 21, 2022. .

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