Constitution Of The United States (Noun)
Meaning
The constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Constitution of the United States has undergone numerous amendments and interpretations since its ratification in 1788.
- In the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established itself as the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution of the United States.
- The Constitution of the United States outlines the framework of the federal government and the relationship between the federal government and the states.
- The Constitution of the United States has been a model for many other countries' constitutions and has influenced the development of democratic governments around the world.
- The preamble to the Constitution of the United States sets forth the purpose and guiding principles of the document.