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The Federal Convention convened in the State House (Independence Hall) in Philadelphia on May 14, 1787, to revise the Articles of Confederation.
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The u.s. Constitution established Americas national government and fundemental law,and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
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At the 1787 convention,delegates deivsed a plan stronger federal government with the three branches - EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, AND JUDICIAL -along with a system of checks and balances to ensure no single branch would have to much power.
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the United States Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government. Its first three words – “We The People” – affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.
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The first ten amendments (along with two others that were not ratified at the time) were proposed by Congress on September 25, 1789
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The 10 amendments guaranteeing basic individual protections such as freedom of speech and religion--became part of the Constitution in 1791.
