Bill of Rights Preamble

[The first ten amendments to the constitution are the Bill of Rights. This is the preamble, or introduction.]

THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.