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The Constitution of the United States is the highest law in the United States and outlines the operating procedure for the United States government. It covers the three branches of the government: the legislative, executive and judicial branches, and outlines the organization and function of the three branches.
Since it was signed on September 17, 1778, there have been 27 amendments to the Constitution, although over 10,000 amendments have been presented in U.S. Congress.http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ncc_progs_10_Fast_Facts_on_the_Constitution.aspx
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Fast Facts
- The Constitution contains 27 amendments
- Created: September 17, 1787
- Originally signed at the Philadelphia Convention
- Written as a replacement to the Articles of Confederation
- There have been 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ncc_pr...
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Legislative Branch
The legislative branch, which includes the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The primary purpose of the legislative branch is to pass the laws of the land. All spending legislation must originate in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress also has the sole authority to declare war. The Senate is also available for advice and consent on some political appointments and treaties. -
Executive Branch
The executive branch includes the office of the president and all of the president's political appointees, including the cabinet. The president is the commander-in-chief of the U.S. armed forces. -
Judicial Branch
The judicial branch is in charge of interpreting the laws of the land. The highest court in the judicial branch is the Supreme Court.
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@That_Tiffany there are so many. amendments. to the constitution. of the united states of america. u can only chose 1. u plead the 5th! FIF!
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@Daggetdbeaver actually, "USA" stands for "United States of America." Oh, and Bush violated the Constitution and your freedoms with wiretaps
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One thing Mr Obama will not say... I believe in the Constitution of the United States of America ... He wants to do away with it...
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obama UPHOLD YOUR OATH TO CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SUPPORT MILITARY HEROES IN AFGHANISTAN DONT LET THEM DIE OF INACTION
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Every elected official should take and pass a class on The Constitution of The United States of America before being sworn in.
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