The Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, ratified December 15, 1791, guarantee essential rights and civil liberties.
“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.” — Amendment I
You can read all ten amendments at the National Archives:
God & Country · Declaration of Independence · The Constitution
