The Constitution of the United States

The Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Constitution consists of seven articles, each addressing different aspects of the government's structure and powers.

Article I of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives.

US Senators serve six-year terms, with one-third of the Senate up for election every two years.

As of 2023, there have been 27 amendments to the Constitution, with the most recent being the 27th Amendment, ratified in 1992.

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and has the final say on matters of law.

The President of the United States nominates Supreme Court justices, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The Electoral College, composed of electors chosen by each state, meets to elect the President and Vice President.

A two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate is required to override a presidential veto.

The process of changing the Constitution is known as an amendment, which requires approval by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States.

The Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the Constitution, protects individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.

The 8th Amendment to the Constitution prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

The Supremacy Clause, found in Article VI of the Constitution, establishes the supremacy of the federal government and its laws over state governments and laws.