in their formal ratification of the Constitution asked for such amendments; others ratified the Constitution with the understanding that the amendments would be offered. On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States therefore proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution that met arguments most frequently advanced against it. The first two proposed amendments, which concerned the number of constituents for each Representative and the compensation of Congressmen, were not ratified. Articles 3 to 12, however, ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures, constitute the first 10 amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights. The Constitution of America was implemented with the following words, "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." Though the Constitution of America was integrated on a democratic basis, the American leaders were doubtful as to its validity. They had seen too often corruption distorting democracy and so, were not ready to accept it without certain amendments. These amendments were specifically written to safe guard the rights of people. Amendment IV safeguards the right of people and their privacy. While citizens of other countries are terrorized by unwarranted searches and violations to their homes by the police, or upholders' of law, American citizens need not have such fear, even if they are guilty. "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to ...
