The U.S.

Constitution, officially known as the Constitution of the United States,

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 thirteen original states. The Constitution
established the framework for the federal government and remains the oldest written
national constitution still in use.

The U.S. Constitution is divided into three main parts:

1. The Preamble: This introductory section outlines the purposes and goals of the
Constitution. It famously begins with the words, "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."

2. The Articles: The main body of the Constitution consists of seven articles.
These articles describe the structure and powers of the federal government,
including the three branches of government: the legislative branch (Congress), the
executive branch (the President), and the judicial branch (the federal courts).
They also detail the relationship between the federal government and the states,
the amendment process, and other key aspects of governance.

3. The Amendments: The Constitution has been amended 27 times since its adoption.
The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were added shortly after the
Constitution's ratification and guarantee various fundamental rights and
protections to American citizens. Subsequent amendments address a range of issues,
including voting rights, presidential term limits, and more.

The U.S. Constitution is often hailed for its enduring principles of democracy,
separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights. It has served as a
model for many other countries' constitutions around the world and continues to be
a foundational document in American law and governance.