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Study the foundational document of the U.S. government and the first ten amendments guaranteeing fundamental freedoms.

Pillars of Liberty: US Constitution & Bill of Rights

The US Constitution and Bill of Rights studies the foundational document of the U.S. government, ratified in 1788, and the first ten amendments, added in 1791, guaranteeing fundamental freedoms. It explores the Constitution’s structure for governance, its principles like checks and balances, and the Bill of Rights’ protection of individual liberties, shaping the framework of American democracy.

Components of US Constitution & Bill of Rights

This section breaks down the key elements of the Constitution and Bill of Rights:

  • Structure of the Constitution: The framework, including the preamble, articles, and amendments.
  • Key Principles: Core ideas like separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.
  • Bill of Rights Overview: The first ten amendments, ensuring individual rights and freedoms.
  • Impact on Governance: How these documents guide the U.S. government and protect citizens.

Examples of US Constitution & Bill of Rights

Structure of the Constitution Examples

  • The Preamble outlines the Constitution’s purpose, starting with “We the People.”
  • Article I establishes Congress, with the House and Senate as the legislative branch.
  • The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits the president to two terms.

Key Principles Examples

  • Separation of powers divides government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
  • Checks and balances allow Congress to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote.
  • Federalism splits power between the federal government and states, like state control over education.

Bill of Rights Overview Examples

  • The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
  • The Fourth Amendment guards against unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring warrants.
  • The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, ensuring humane treatment.

Impact on Governance Examples

  • The Supreme Court, per Article III, interprets laws, as in Marbury v. Madison (1803), establishing judicial review.
  • The Second Amendment’s right to bear arms shapes debates on gun control laws.
  • The Fifth Amendment’s due process clause ensures fair trials, impacting legal protections nationwide.