US Constitution Quotes

“whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
― Various, US Constitution: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, & Amendments

“He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.”
― Various, US Constitution: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, & Amendments

“Amendment XXVII Originally proposed Sept. 25, 1789. Ratified May 7, 1992. No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.”
― Various, US Constitution: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, & Amendments

“Amendment XVI Passed by Congress July 2, 1909. Ratified February 3, 1913. Note: Article I, section 9, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 16. The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.”
― Various, US Constitution: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, & Amendments

“Article the eleventh... The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”
― Various, US Constitution: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, & Amendments