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The United States Constitution

Ratified on June 21, 1788, the Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. It establishes the framework of the federal government and has been amended 27 times. The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified in 1791.

Looking for clause-by-clause commentary and cases? Browse the U.S. Constitution Annotated (CONAN) — 1,657 annotated clauses covering every article, section, and amendment (via Cornell LII).

Articles of the Constitution

The Bill of Rights

Amendments 1 through 10 — ratified December 15, 1791

Later Amendments

Amendments 11 through 27 — ratified 1795 to 1992