preamble
what is the first goal
We the people of the United States
what is the first amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition
what is the first article
Legislative Branch (Congress)- explains the powers and duties of the Congress
what is the third amendment
You can’t be forced to house a soldier
what is the second goal
in order to form a more perfect Union
what is the second amendment
the right to legally own a gun
what is the second article
Executive Branch (President)- explains the powers and duties of the President
what is the fifth amendment
You have the right to remain silent and You cannot be tried for the same crime TWICE
what is the third goal
establish justice
what is the 4 amendment
a search warrant is needed to be able to search you or your property
what is the third article
Judicial Branch (Courts)- explains the powers and duties of the courts
what is the 9th amendment
Our rights go beyond the ones listed in the Constitution, our rights are not limited to just these rights
what is the fourth goal
ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense
what is the 8th amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment, punishment must fit the crime!
what is the fourth article
Relations among the States- explains the relationships and rules between the states
what is the six article
Supremacy Clause- Constitution is the SUPREME law of the land
what is the fifth goal
promote the general welfare
what is the tenth amendment
Reserved powers...any power that does not belong to the national governments, is reserved for the states
what is the fifth article
Amending Process- 66% of the House >>> 66% of the Senate >>> 75% of the States
what is the 7th article
Ratification- 9 out of 13 states needed to ratify the Constitution