the Constitution of the United States
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December 15, 1791
27 times reflect societal changes |
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the Founding Fathers
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September 17, 1787
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seven articles
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gptkb:the_Bill_of_Rights
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gptkb:the_Constitutional_Convention
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preamble and articles |
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June 21, 1788
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the executive branch
the judicial branch the legislative branch the framework of the federal government |
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the Constitution of the United States
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the Enlightenment
other constitutions |
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Constitution Day
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true
national significance limits government power outlines the powers of the President provides for the amendment process ensures checks and balances establishes federalism protects minority rights provides for the electoral process outlines the powers of the judiciary establishes the process for ratification of amendments has been interpreted in various ways throughout history. addresses the process of impeachment addresses the relationship between states and the federal government shapes_American_law outlines_the_powers_of_Congress |
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American_identity |
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other nations' constitutions
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civil rights movements
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national unity
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true
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39 delegates
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