Us Constitution (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 framers of the US Constitution sought to create a government that would balance power and protect individual rights.
- The US Constitution has been amended 27 times since its adoption in 1787.
- The principles of federalism and separation of powers are fundamental to the US Constitution.
- Many landmark Supreme Court decisions have interpreted the meaning and application of the US Constitution.
- The ratification of the US Constitution marked the beginning of a new era in American history.