Know Your Constitution: Amendment of the Week

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language.

This week, we are looking at Amendment 9.

What it means:

The Ninth Amendment reminds us that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights people have. Just because a right is not specifically named does not mean it does not exist. 📜🛡️

Why it matters:

This amendment helps protect the idea that people have broader rights and freedoms beyond the ones directly written in the Constitution. It reinforces that liberty belongs to the people.💙⚖️

Learning about the Constitution helps all of us better understand our rights and the role we each play in a healthy democracy. 📜💙

What is one right or freedom you think people sometimes take for granted? 💭