Statements (117)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:document
|
| gptkbp:addresses |
the rights of individuals
|
| gptkbp:amended_by |
December 15, 1791
27 times May 7, 1992 |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:the_Bill_of_Rights
seven articles |
| gptkbp:defines |
the powers of the President
the powers of the judiciary the powers of Congress |
| gptkbp:establishes |
the federal government
the executive branch the judicial branch the legislative branch the process of impeachment |
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
other countries' constitutions
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:true
American governance |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
gptkb:the_Supreme_Court
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the U. S. Constitution
|
| gptkbp:includes |
the Commerce Clause
the Necessary and Proper Clause the Supremacy Clause |
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
the electoral process
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
other constitutions
|
| gptkbp:is_a_basis_for |
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
|
| gptkbp:is_a_document_that |
gptkb:true
national significance reflects Enlightenment ideals establishes the rule of law limits government power outlines the powers of the President protects individual rights provides for the amendment process ensures checks on power outlines the powers of Congress outlines the powers of the judiciary defines the structure of government addresses the relationship between states and the federal government establishes the process for ratification. |
| gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for |
gptkb:the_United_States
American law |
| gptkbp:is_a_framework_for |
gptkb:government
gptkb:federal_government |
| gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of |
American identity
|
| gptkbp:is_a_reference_for |
gptkb:freedom_of_assembly
gptkb:freedom_of_religion gptkb:government gptkb:federal_government civil rights voting rights government accountability freedom of speech individual liberties the rule of law separation of church and state freedom of the press due process equal protection under the law right to bear arms the right to a fair trial the right to vote the right to privacy the rights of the accused checks on government power |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
gptkb:legal_case
legal authority |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:political_debates
historical research constitutional law civic education Supreme Court rulings constitutional interpretation |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
American democracy
|
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
September 17, 1787
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
political science
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Constitution_Day
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:politicians
gptkb:legal_case |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
political discourse
|
| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
gptkb:Constitution
preamble articles preambles and articles |
| gptkbp:is_often_amended_to |
reflect societal changes
|
| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
the Constitution
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a living document
|
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:the_Federalist_Papers
gptkb:court_cases the Preamble |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
law schools
constitutional law |
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
schools
|
| gptkbp:key |
gptkb:American_history
U. S. history |
| gptkbp:legal_framework |
civil liberties
|
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:model |
other nations
|
| gptkbp:product |
gptkb:political_negotiations
the Constitutional Convention |
| gptkbp:provides |
gptkb:checks_and_balances
separation of powers the amendment process |
| gptkbp:ratified_by |
June 21, 1788
|
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:the_National_Archives
|
| gptkbp:signed_by |
39 delegates
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:the_Federalist_Papers
the Articles of Confederation John Locke's theories Montesquieu's ideas |
| gptkbp:written_in |
gptkb:Philadelphia
English |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Constitution
gptkb:George_Washington gptkb:James_Madison gptkb:John_Adams |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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