The United States Constitution

Description

The Constitution is composed of a preamble and seven articles. The preamble outlines the Constitution’s goals: justice, tranquility, defense, welfare, and liberty for future generations.

The seven articles of the Constitution outline the structure of the federal government, including the legislative branch, the executive branch , and the judicial branch. It also addresses the relationship between the federal government and the states, the amendment process, the supremacy of federal law, and the process for ratifying the Constitution.

In addition to the main body of the Constitution, there are 27 amendments. The first ten amendments, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified in 1791 and enumerate certain fundamental rights and protections, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as the right to bear arms, the right to due process, and the right to a fair trial.

The United States Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land, providing the framework for the country’s government and establishing the principles of democracy, federalism, and the separation of powers. Many revere it as a foundational document of American democracy, guiding the nation through times of change and challenge.