United States Constitution, document creation history structure and principles

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CONSTITUTION The US Constitution - the basic law of the United

CONSTITUTION

The US Constitution - the basic law of the United States

of America, having the highest legal force.
The Constitution of the United States is the source of government authority and the fundamental law of the land.
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CONSTITUTION The creators knew that the Constitution is not an ideal

CONSTITUTION

The creators knew that the Constitution is not an ideal

document. However, as Benjamin Franklin said, on the day of the convention’s closing in 1787: “I agree that there are many flaws in this Constitution, but I’m sure that we simply need the central government ... And I doubt that any other convention will be able to develop a document better than this Constitution. "
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DOCUMENT CREATION HISTORY In the United States, the first constitution appeared

DOCUMENT CREATION HISTORY

In the United States, the first constitution appeared in

1787. A few years later, the first 10 amendments were made in 1789.
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US CONSTITUTION 1787

US CONSTITUTION 1787

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THE CONSTITUTION CONSISTS OF A PREAMBLE AND 7 ARTICLES, DIVIDED INTO

THE CONSTITUTION CONSISTS OF A PREAMBLE AND 7 ARTICLES, DIVIDED INTO

PARTS.

STRUCTURE OF THE US CONSTITUTION