The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789.
Did you know? The Constitution was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788, coming into effect in 1789.
Preamble
"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 to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
About the Preamble
The Preamble introduces the Constitution and explains its purposes. While it doesn't grant powers, it sets the tone for the document and expresses the fundamental purposes and guiding principles of the U.S. government.
Articles
Article I
The Legislative Branch
Article II
The Executive Branch
Article III
The Judicial Branch
Article IV
The States
Article V
Amendment Process
Article VI
Debts, Supremacy, Oaths
Article VII
Ratification
Article I
Amendments
Bill of Rights (1-10)
Other Amendments (11-27)
1st Amendment
Historical Context
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