Is there any question?

[bevo]

As passed by the Congress:

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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[jerseyben]

How about you post them all?

Article the first. .... After the first enumeration required by the first article of the Constitution, there shall be one Representative for every 30,000 until the number shall amount to 100, after which the proportion shall be so regulated by Congress, that there shall be not less than 100 Representatives, nor less than one Representative for every 40,000 persons, until the number of Representatives shall amount to 200; after which the proportion shall be so regulated by Congress, that there shall not be less than 200 Representatives, nor more than one Representative for every 50,000 persons.
Article the second ... No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.
Article the third ...... Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Article the fourth..... A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Article the fifth ....... No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Article the sixth ...... The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Article the seventh .. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Article the eighth ... In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
Article the ninth .. In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Article the tenth ..... Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Article the eleventh .... The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Article the twelfth ... The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

 

[jerseyben]

Just in case you all forgot about the rest of them.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Ben if anyone's knows them we do, the problem is many others don't. .

Remember this is the 2nd amendment forum which is why primary topic is the 2nd...

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[GMD52]

There seems to be a little confusion here. The Constitution was signed by the deligates and passed on Sept 17,1787, and sent to the states for ratification. Many of the deligates of the New England states did not sigh the document because the thaught it went not far enough. The Bill of Rights was written and added to the original Constitution a couple months later to satisfy the abstaining signers. The second post recites the text of the Constitution itself which defines the working of the actual Govt. With the later addition of the BOR, the process was completed to secure the infringable rights granted to all citizens... to me the process worked backwards, but the rights that were granted were deemed to be inalienable.

 

[bevo]

that sums it up pretty well.
p.s. I'm glad I put ben on ignore

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

There seems to be a little confusion here. The Constitution was signed by the deligates and passed on Sept 17,1787, and sent to the states for ratification. Many of the deligates of the New England states did not sigh the document because the thaught it went not far enough. The Bill of Rights was written and added to the original Constitution a couple months later to satisfy the abstaining signers. The second post recites the text of the Constitution itself which defines the working of the actual Govt. With the later addition of the BOR, the process was completed to secure the infringable rights granted to all citizens... to me the process worked backwards, but the rights that were granted were deemed to be inalienable.

And they added the 2nd for a specific reason, so the people would have the ability to resist a tyrannical government.....

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[dieselram94]

And they added the 2nd for a specific reason, so the people would have the ability to resist a tyrannical government.....

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Very true TH!

 

[Dave44]

I think it speaks volumes that it is the SECOND Amendment!