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The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was adopted in 1788 and has been amended 27 times since then. The Constitution establishes the framework for the federal government, defines the fundamental rights of citizens, and outlines the relationship between the federal government and the states.
Origins of the Constitution
The Constitution was drafted in response to the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which had been the governing document of the United States since its independence from Great Britain. The Articles of Confederation created a very weak central government that was unable to effectively regulate commerce, raise taxes, or maintain a standing army. As a result, the United States was unable to effectively deal with the challenges it faced, such as economic instability, foreign threats, and internal unrest.
