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''For the full text of the U.S. Constitution, see [[Full Text of the United States Constitution]].''
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''For the full text of the U.S. Constitution, see [[Full Text of the United States Constitution]].''<br />
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''For a course on Government and the Constitution, see [[Educational Index|List of Courses]].''<br /><br />
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The '''United States Constitution''' is the supreme legal text that forms the framework of the [[United States government]]. It was written by the [[Constitutional Convention]] of 1787 which debated many plans and compromises. The existing Congress sent it to the 13 states; after heated debates all 13 states ratified it in 1788 and it started in operation in 1789, with [[George Washington]] the first president, as the first Congress met in [[New York City]].
  
The '''United States Constitution''' is the supreme [[legal]] text that formed the framework of the current [[United States]] government. It superseded the [[Articles of Confederation]]. The Constitution was developed at the [[Constitutional Convention]] in [[Philadelphia]] at Independence Hall during the summer of 1787 and proposed to the states on September 17, 1787.<ref>http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/constpap.htm</ref>  It became law when nine out of thirteen states ratified it. It took effect on March 4, 1789.  It is the oldest and shortest written constitution of its type still in effect.<ref>http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/FastFacts/index.shtml</ref>
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The U.S. Constitution is a rejection of [[globalism]]. This is demonstrated in multiple ways, including its [[Treaty Clause]] and its prohibition on [[nobility]].
  
 
==Other interesting facts about The Constitution:==
 
==Other interesting facts about The Constitution:==
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[[File:The_Foundation_of_American_Government_Hy_Hintermeister.jpg|frame|right|Reproduction of painting of [[George Washington]], [[Benjamin Franklin]] and others signing the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Henry Hintermeister.]]
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*It superseded the [[Articles of Confederation]].
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* It is the oldest written national constitution. (San Marino did not write one until the 20th century.) <ref>http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/FastFacts/index.shtml</ref>
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*Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th, and all public schools are required to devote attention to it that day.
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*Established on November 26, 1789, the first national "[[Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving Day]]" was originally created by George Washington as a way of "giving thanks" for the Constitution. <ref>http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/FastFacts/index.shtml</ref>
  
*Established on November 26, 1789, the first national "Thanksgiving Day" was originally created by George Washington as a way of "giving thanks" for the Constitution. <ref>http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/FastFacts/index.shtml</ref>
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*The U.S. Constitution was prepared in secret, behind locked doors so that outside interests could not interfere. Historians believe that the delegates did keep absolute secrecy.
  
*The U.S. Constitution was prepared in secret, behind locked doors that were guarded by sentries.
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*Some of the original framers and many delegates in the state ratifying conventions were troubled that the original Constitution lacked a guarantee of individual rights to protect them against the federal government. Supporters promised such a "bill of rights" and in 1791 the first ten amendments were ratified and became known as "The Bill of Rights". <ref>http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/TheU.S.Constitution/index.shtml</ref> After the Civil War, the Constitution was amended to prevent state governments from infringing on the rights of the people.
 
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*Some of the original framers and many delegates in the state ratifying conventions were very troubled that the original Constitution lacked a description of individual rights. In 1791, Americans added a list of rights to the Constitution. The first ten amendments became known as <ref>http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/TheU.S.Constitution/index.shtml The Bill of Rights</ref>.
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==Constitutional Principles==
 
==Constitutional Principles==
The Constitution of the United States of America specifies the laws by which The United States government is allowed to govern, included among these are the Freedom of Religion, Freedom of The Press, Freedom of Speech, and the right of habeas corpus (Amendment XIV). It also, helps to guarantee the rights of the minorities by rule of law, such as African Americans and other minority groups, and to guarantee religious freedoms. It also defines a system of checks and balances by establishing three separate but equal branches of government (Legislative, Judicial and Executive), and lists the of powers not specified in The Constitution are reserved to the states and to the people. It also established a representative republic form of government, by the consent of the governed.
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The Constitution of the United States of America specifies the laws by which The United States government is allowed to govern, included among these are the [[Freedom of Religion]], [[Freedom of the press|Freedom of The Press]], [[Freedom of speech|Freedom of Speech]], and the right of [[habeas corpus]] (Amendment XIV). It also, helps to guarantee the rights of the minorities by rule of law, such as African Americans and other minority groups, and to guarantee religious freedoms. It also defines a system of checks and balances by establishing three separate but equal branches of government (Legislative, Judicial and Executive), and lists the of powers not specified in The Constitution are reserved to the states and to the people. It also established a representative republic form of government, by the consent of the governed.
  
 
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==Preamble==
 
==Preamble==
  
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.
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==Articles==
 
==Articles==
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
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For the full text of the U.S. Constitution, see Full Text of the United States Constitution.
For a course on Government and the Constitution, see List of Courses.

The United States Constitution is the supreme legal text that forms the framework of the United States government. It was written by the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which debated many plans and compromises. The existing Congress sent it to the 13 states; after heated debates all 13 states ratified it in 1788 and it started in operation in 1789, with George Washington the first president, as the first Congress met in New York City.

The U.S. Constitution is a rejection of globalism. This is demonstrated in multiple ways, including its Treaty Clause and its prohibition on nobility.

Other interesting facts about The Constitution:

Reproduction of painting of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and others signing the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Henry Hintermeister.
  • It superseded the Articles of Confederation.
  • It is the oldest written national constitution. (San Marino did not write one until the 20th century.) [1]
  • Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th, and all public schools are required to devote attention to it that day.
  • Established on November 26, 1789, the first national "Thanksgiving Day" was originally created by George Washington as a way of "giving thanks" for the Constitution. [2]
  • The U.S. Constitution was prepared in secret, behind locked doors so that outside interests could not interfere. Historians believe that the delegates did keep absolute secrecy.
  • Some of the original framers and many delegates in the state ratifying conventions were troubled that the original Constitution lacked a guarantee of individual rights to protect them against the federal government. Supporters promised such a "bill of rights" and in 1791 the first ten amendments were ratified and became known as "The Bill of Rights". [3] After the Civil War, the Constitution was amended to prevent state governments from infringing on the rights of the people.

Constitutional Principles

The Constitution of the United States of America specifies the laws by which The United States government is allowed to govern, included among these are the Freedom of Religion, Freedom of The Press, Freedom of Speech, and the right of habeas corpus (Amendment XIV). It also, helps to guarantee the rights of the minorities by rule of law, such as African Americans and other minority groups, and to guarantee religious freedoms. It also defines a system of checks and balances by establishing three separate but equal branches of government (Legislative, Judicial and Executive), and lists the of powers not specified in The Constitution are reserved to the states and to the people. It also established a representative republic form of government, by the consent of the governed.

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Preamble

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.

Articles

The US Constitution contains seven articles, followed by twenty-seven amendments. Click the Article names to read a full description of each article.

Amendments

See also

References

  1. http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/FastFacts/index.shtml
  2. http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/FastFacts/index.shtml
  3. http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/TheU.S.Constitution/index.shtml
  4. http://www.constitutioncenter.org Constitution Center