The U.S Constitution and The Bill of Rights

Article I

Establishes Congress as one of the three branches of government, detailing its division, abilities, limits, election requirements, and operational guidelines.

Article II

Establishes the executive branch, outlining presidential requirements, duties, election processes, penalties, and powers of the president and vice president.

Article III

Establishes the judicial branch, explaining the chief justice's term, case responsibilities, court rules, and the definition of treason.

Article IV

Addresses the relationship between states and the federal government, including state rulings, equal treatment of citizens, state admissions, and federal protection of states.

Article V

Describes the amendment process for the Constitution, requiring ⅔ of Congress or state conventions to propose and ¾ of states to ratify amendments.

Article VI

Establishes the Constitution as the supreme law, ensures debts from the Articles of Confederation are honored, mandates oaths for officeholders, and prohibits religious tests for office.

Article VII

Specifies that 9 out of 13 states are required to ratify the Constitution.

Amendment 1

Protects citizens' rights to religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly; prohibits government establishment of religion.

Amendment 2

Affirms citizens' right to own and bear arms.

Amendment 3

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent during peacetime.

Amendment 4

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires probable cause, an oath, and a warrant for searches.

Amendment 5

Guarantees rights for criminal defendants, including a fair trial, protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and compensation for property seizure.

Amendment 6

Ensures the right to a speedy trial, an unbiased jury, knowledge of charges, and legal representation for defendants.

Amendment 7

Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20, with no re-examination of verdicts.

Amendment 8

Protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments.

Amendment 9

Affirms that unenumerated rights are still protected by the government.

Amendment 10

States that powers not granted to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.