The United States Constitution
The United States Constitution is a federal legal document created by the United States Constitutional Convention, establishing the basic framework of the U.S. government and citizens’ rights. It was completed in 1787 and took effect in 1789, making it one of the oldest written constitutions in the world.
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The U.S. Constitution meticulously outlines the distribution and operation of powers within the federal government, including the functions and checks and balances among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The main text consists of seven articles, along with twenty-seven amendments, the first ten of which are collectively known as the Bill of Rights, safeguarding individual freedoms and rights. The Constitution not only laid the foundation for America’s political system but also had a profound influence on the constitution-making processes of many other countries worldwide.