The United States Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 by 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention. This document established the country's Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government, allowing for a system of checks and balances between the three branches to control their power.
Learn more about Constitution Day at govinfo.gov.
Find Educator Resources for observing Constitution Day at the National Archives.
Teaching the U.S. Constitution with DocsTeach through the National Archives.
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