The Constitution of the United States

Constitutional Convention, September 17, 1787

The supreme law of the United States, drafted by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and signed on 17 September 1787: the Preamble (“We the People…”) and seven articles setting up Congress, the presidency and the courts.

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We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
(September 17, 1787), PreambleIn context
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
(September 17, 1787), Article IIIn context
- America
- Presidency
The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
(September 17, 1787), Article IIIn context
- Laws
- Presidency
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
(September 17, 1787), Article IIIIn context
- Enemies
- Laws
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any state to the Contrary notwithstanding.
(September 17, 1787), Article VIIn context
- Government
- Laws

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