Happy Constitution Day - Sept 17

I saw in the news this morning that today is Constitution Day.

On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans.

Take a few minutes today and check out the amendments with your sweetie and family. The first ten are the "Bill of Rights" and refer to the rights that citizens of the United States of America hold. Check them all out. If you haven't you might be surprised at what you find. Feel free to comment, I will feel free to moderate the comments.

• Amendments
  • Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
  • Amendment 2 - Right to Bear Arms
  • Amendment 3 - Quartering of Soldiers
  • Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure
  • Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings
  • Amendment 6 - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses
  • Amendment 7 - Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
  • Amendment 8 - Cruel and Unusual Punishment
  • Amendment 9 - Construction of Constitution
  • Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and People
  • Amendment 11 - Judicial Limits
  • Amendment 12 - Choosing the President, Vice President
  • Amendment 13 - Slavery Abolished
  • Amendment 14 - Citizenship Rights
  • Amendment 15 - Race No Bar to Vote
  • Amendment 16 - Status of Income Tax Clarified
  • Amendment 17 - Senators Elected by Popular Vote
  • Amendment 18 - Liquor Abolished
  • Amendment 19 - Women's Suffrage
  • Amendment 20 - Presidential, Congressional Terms
  • Amendment 21 - Amendment 18 Repealed
  • Amendment 22 - Presidential Term Limits
  • Amendment 23 - Presidential Vote for District of Columbia
  • Amendment 24 - Poll Taxes Barred
  • Amendment 25 - Presidential Disability and Succession
  • Amendment 26 - Voting Age Set to 18 Years
  • Amendment 27 - Limiting Congressional Pay Increases

Other Constitution Day Resources:

• U.S Constitution On-line
• National Archives celebrates the 220th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution
• Resources to help you celebrate Constitution Day
• Wikipedia