Fluther: How do I cite the Constitution?

Asked by dans85 (109

) May 1st, 2007
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How do I cite the First Amendment of the Constitution, specifically the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses?

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"The Constitution of the United States," Article 1, Section 8, Clause 5.

AriellaCG (67

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So you do the Constitution, article, sections, and clause

AriellaCG (67

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It is also acceptable to use the short form: U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 5.

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