Constitution of the United States Quotes

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.

The people shall be safe from unreasonable search or seizing of their… houses…

Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb. (Amend. V)

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. (Amend. VI)

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. (Amend. IV)

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury… nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any Criminal Case to be a […]

In all criminal proceedings, the accused shall enjoy the right. . .to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusations, (and) to be confronted with the witnesses against him.