Constitution of the United States
WEBWe the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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.
Constitution of the United States—A History | National Archives
WEBOct 7, 2021 · On December 13, 1952, the Constitution and the Declaration were placed in helium-filled cases, enclosed in wooden crates, laid on mattresses in an armored Marine Corps personnel carrier, and escorted by ceremonial troops, two tanks, and four servicemen carrying submachine guns down Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues to the National Archives.
Constitution of the United States - Wikipedia
WEBThe Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States. [ 3 ] It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates …
U.S. Constitution: Articles, Ratifying & Summary - HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · The Constitution of the United States established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
United States Constitution - Guide to Law Online: U.S. Federal ...
WEBJul 17, 2024 · The Constitution of the United States (1789) is the written charter of government for the United States of America. It currently consists of a Preamble, seven Articles, and 27 Amendments (Amendments 1-10 are known as the Bill of Rights).
The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription
WEBAug 14, 2023 · We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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. Article. I.
Primary Source Set The Constitution - Library of Congress
WEBThus began the Constitutional Convention – the four-month process of secret argument, debate and compromise that produced a document that would soon be known in all corners of the globe: the Constitution of the United States.
The Constitution Explained – The U.S. Constitution Online ...
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Article 6 concerns the United States itself. First, it guarantees that the United States under the Constitution would assume all debts and contracts entered into by the United States under the Articles of Confederation. It sets the Constitution and all laws and treaties of the United States to be the supreme law of the country.
About the Interactive Constitution | Constitution Center
WEBWhat is the Interactive Constitution? Since its launch in 2015, this nonpartisan tool has allowed learners of all ages to engage with the text of the Constitution, discover how experts agree and disagree about its history and meaning, and explore arguments on all sides of the constitutional debates at the center of American life.
The Annenberg Guide to the United States Constitution
WEBThe Meaning. The framers of the Constitution separated the powers of government into three branches, granting legislative power (the power to pass laws) to Congress, executive power (the power to administer the laws) to the president, and judicial power (the power to interpret and enforce the laws) to the courts.
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