The United States Constitution
is the document that contains the principles and rules upon which the United
States government operates. It is one of the most important documents in our
country and has served as the model for the constitutions of many other nations.
The United States Constitution
was drawn up at the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in 1787,
signed on September 17, 1787 and later ratified or approved by the requisite
states.
This site is designed
to help the user understand the United States Constitution. It contains vocabulary,
information, graphics, resource links, activities and quizzes to help the user
learn the tenets of the United States Constitution. The site is accessible for
use by persons with and without disabilities.
site.