The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America.

It was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in each of the original
thirteen states in the years that followed. The Constitution established the
framework for the federal government and remains the oldest written national
constitution still in use.

The Constitution consists of a preamble and seven articles that outline the
structure and functions of the federal government, as well as the rights and
responsibilities of both the federal and state governments. It has been amended 27
times, with the first ten amendments collectively known as the Bill of Rights.
These amendments guarantee various individual freedoms and protections, such as
freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a fair trial.

The U.S. Constitution creates a system of government characterized by the

separation of powers among three branches: the legislative branch (Congress), the
executive branch (the President), and the judicial branch (the federal courts).
This system of checks and balances ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful.

The Constitution has played a pivotal role in shaping the United States and its
government. It is considered one of the most important documents in American
history and a model for constitutional democracies around the world. It continues
to be the foundation of American law and political life.