Please take the time to –

           Not just read  it
            But study it
            Not just study it
            But understand it.
            Not just understand it
            But discern the heart of the words held within.

Every American has a responsibility to know the laws of this land and make sure the government upholds not just the letter of the law but the heart of the law.

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_law_(United_States)
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/print_friendly.html?page=constitution_transcript_content.html&title=The%20Constitution%20of%20the%20United%20States%3A%20A%20Transcription