U.S CONSTITUTION

The Federal Convention

May 14, 1787

The Federal Convention convened in the State House (Independence Hall) in Philadelphia on May 14, 1787, to revise the Articles of Confederation.

the u.s. constitution

Sep 17, 1787

The u.s. Constitution established Americas national government and fundemental law,and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.

The Three Branches

Sep 17, 1787

At the 1787 convention,delegates deivsed a plan stronger federal government with the three branches - EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, AND JUDICIAL -along with a system of checks and balances to ensure no single branch would have to much power.

States Constitution

Sep 17, 1789

the United States Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government. Its first three words – “We The People” – affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.

The fist 10 amendments

Sep 25, 1789

The first ten amendments (along with two others that were not ratified at the time) were proposed by Congress on September 25, 1789

The Bill Of Rights

Dec 15, 1791

The 10 amendments guaranteeing basic individual protections such as freedom of speech and religion--became part of the Constitution in 1791.