The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was adopted by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1787, and later ratified by conventions in each state in the name of "the People." The Constitution has a central place in American law and political culture. The U.S. Constitution is the oldest written national constitution except possibly for San Marino's Statutes of 1600...
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The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was adopted by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1787, and later ratified by conventions in each state in the name of "the People." The Constitution has a central place in American law and political culture. The U.S. Constitution is the oldest written national constitution except possibly for San Marino's Statutes of 1600, whose status as a true constitution is disputed by scholars. An engrossed copy of the document is on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. In September 1786, commissioners from five states met in the Annapolis Convention to discuss adjustments to the Articles of Confederation that would improve commerce. They invited state representatives to convene in Philadelphia to discuss improvements to the federal government. After debate, the Congress of the Confederation endorsed the plan to revise the... ...
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