What is unique about the US Constitution?
It is often called the supreme law of the land; no law may be passed that contradicts its principles. At the same time, it is flexible and allows for changes in the Government. The Constitution is known as a “living” document because it can be amended, although in over 200 years there have only been 27 amendments.
Which states immediately adopted the Constitution?
On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was signed. As dictated by Article VII, the document would not become binding until it was ratified by nine of the 13 states. Beginning on December 7, five states—Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut—ratified it in quick succession.
What are the basic functions and features of a constitution?
The Constitution has three main functions. First it creates a national government consisting of a legislative, an executive, and a judicial branch, with a system of checks and balances among the three branches. Second, it divides power between the federal government and the states.
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
In 1791, a list of ten amendments was added. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
Who was the youngest person to sign the Constitution?
Jonathan Dayton
What is constitution and its types?
A Constitution can be classified into two types. 1. On the basis of its physical form, a constitution can be classified into written and unwritten. 2. On the basis of the amendment procedure (procedure for making changes to the Constitution), a Constitution can be classified into rigid and flexible
What are 3 facts about the US Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution has 4,400 words. It is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world. Of the spelling errors in the Constitution, “Pensylvania” above the signers’ names is probably the most glaring.