Constitution

A Constitution is a written document that sets forth the limits, duties and powers of a government and guarantees rights to the people who are subject to that government's laws and regulations. There is one United States Constitution and there is a Constitution for each separate state. The United States Constitution has seven Articles and 27 Amendments. In criminal law, the 4^th, 5^th and 6^th Amendments are the most important.

• 4^th Amendment - Search and Seizure
• 5^th Amendment - Trial and Punishment
• 6^th Amendment - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses.