Constitutional Rights and Government Limits

The United States Constitution is more than a blueprint for how government operates—it is a covenant between the people and those in power. At its heart, the Constitution is designed to preserve liberty by strictly limiting what government can do.

While the original document establishes the three branches of government and their functions, it is the Amendments—especially the first ten, known as the Bill of Rights—that make our freedoms explicit. These rights do not come from government; rather, they are inherent to the people, and the government’s role is to safeguard them.

From freedom of speech and religion to protections against unreasonable searches and cruel punishment, the Constitution makes clear that no public authority is above the law. Every citizen is entitled to personal liberties that cannot be revoked by government whim.

This website is dedicated to helping all Americans understand how the Constitution serves as a shield for individual rights—and as a check on government overreach. In the following pages, we will explore each key amendment: what it says, why it matters, and how it protects you.

Let’s begin with the Bill of Rights: the First Ten Amendments to the Constitution.