Constitution
Constitution
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Constitution Facts

"Facts are stubborn things." -- John Adams
"Facts are stupid things." -- Ronald Reagan
"Facts are simple things." -- Shmoop

FAQ

What is the Constitution? Why was the Constitution written? Can the Constitution be changed? What is the principle of popular sovereignty? What makes the US government a limited government? What ar...

Terms

preamble Article Amendment Federalism Checks and Balances Limited Government Rule of Law Separation of Powers Popular Sovereignty judicial review The right of the Supreme Court to review and take a...

Trivia

The oldest delegate to the was Benjamin Franklin, who was 81 years old in 1787. The youngest was 27-year-old Jonathan Dayton of New Jersey. Alexander Hamilton and John Madison, perhaps the two most...