11. What is the Constitution of the United States?

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11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		The Constitution of the United States is the supreme legal document of the country, adopted in 1787 and ratified in 1788.
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		It established the framework for the federal government and defined the distribution of power between national and state authorities.
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		The Constitution introduced the principle of separation of powers, dividing government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		The legislative branch, Congress, is responsible for making laws,
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		executive branch, led by the President, enforces them.
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets the law and ensures its constitutionality.
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		The Constitution also created a system of checks and balances to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		In 1791, the first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were added to protect individual freedoms. These include:
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial.
11. What is the Constitution of the United States? start learning		The Constitution is a living document that can be amended, although the process is intentionally difficult. It has become a model for democratic constitutions around the world.

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