Drafted in 1787, the United States Constitution has served as the foundation for our system of self-government. It's a living document that is constantly being examined and interpreted. Click here for a printable version, or explore any of the Articles or Amendments of the Constitution below. You can also order a pocket sized edition of the U.S. Constition.
Constitution Text
Article I Legislative branch
Article II Executive branch
Article III Judicial branch
Article IV The States
Article V Amendments
Article VI Legal Status of the Constitution
Article VII Ratification
Bill of Rights (Amendments I-X)
Amendment I Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly
Amendment II Right to bear arms
Amendment III Quartering of solidiers
Amendment IV Search and seizure
Amendment V Due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination
Amendment VI Criminal prosecutions: trial by jury, right to counsel
Amendment VII Civil suits: right to trial
Amendment VIII Cruel and unusual punishment; excessive bails/fines
Amendment IX Non-enumerated rights
Amendment X Powers reserved to States
Amendment XI Suits against a State
Amendment XII Election of the President
Amendment XIII Abolition of Slavery
Amendment XIV Due process, equal protection
Amendment XV Right to vote not denied by race
Amendment XVI Income tax
Amendment XVII Election of Senators
Amendment XVIII Prohibition
Amendment XIX Right to vote not denied by sex
Amendments XX through XXVII
Amendment XX Terms of President, Vice President
Amendment XXI Repeal of Prohibition, 18th Amendment
Amendment XXII Limit of presidential terms
Amendment XXIII Presidential vote in District of Columbia
Amendment XXIV Poll tax
Amendment XXV Presidential succession
Amendment XXVI Right to vote extended to 18-year-olds
Amendment XXVII Congressional Pay