Since the Constitution was adopted it was amended twenty-seven times.
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of America.
The Constitution began with seven Articles.
The first 3 Articles embody the separation of powers, the government is divided in 3 branches, legislature, executive, and judiciary.
Articles 4 and 6 frame federalism.
Article 5 decribes process for amending the Constitution.
Article 7 describes process for ratifying the Constitution.
The Constitution was created September 17, 1787.
The Constitution was ratified June 21, 1788.
The Constitution went into effect on March 4, 1789.
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Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America
Preamble to the Constitution:
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 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.
This is an executive summary of the constitution that embodies the ideals of free government. Law enforcement, representative government and equality all espouse the values of the establishment of justice. Domestic Tranquility is the idea that one can live independently, with relative prosperity (free of poverty), and that we can defend our rights and property. Having a standing military and promoting tarrifs to protect our lives and valued resources are ways that we can provide for our common defense. Healthcare, education, job security, and countless other programs developed by our federal, state, and local governments are means to promote the nation's general welfare. Finally securing the blessings of liberty meaning we are free, in all things lawful and just throughout the land without fear of reprisal or reprimand.
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 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.
This is an executive summary of the constitution that embodies the ideals of free government. Law enforcement, representative government and equality all espouse the values of the establishment of justice. Domestic Tranquility is the idea that one can live independently, with relative prosperity (free of poverty), and that we can defend our rights and property. Having a standing military and promoting tarrifs to protect our lives and valued resources are ways that we can provide for our common defense. Healthcare, education, job security, and countless other programs developed by our federal, state, and local governments are means to promote the nation's general welfare. Finally securing the blessings of liberty meaning we are free, in all things lawful and just throughout the land without fear of reprisal or reprimand.
This video depicts even a child can learn the preamble to the Constitution. Maybe it's time you learned it too!
A fun song to learn the preamble to the Constitution. It's important to learn and teach to your children.
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