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  1. 2 days ago · The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States. It superseded the Articles of Confederation , the nation's first constitution , on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates the national frame and constrains the powers of the federal government .

  2. 3 days ago · The Fourteenth Amendment (Amendment XIV) to the United States Constitution was adopted on July 9, 1868, as one of the Reconstruction Amendments.

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  4. 5 days ago · Constitution of the United States of America, the fundamental law of the U.S. federal system of government and a landmark document of the Western world. The oldest written national constitution in use, the Constitution defines the principal organs of government and their jurisdictions and the basic rights of citizens.

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  5. 6 days ago · The Fourth Amendment (Amendment IV) to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets requirements for issuing warrants : warrants must be issued by a judge or magistrate, justified by probable cause , supported by oath or affirmation, and must particularly describe the ...

  6. 3 days ago · James Madison (March 16, 1751 [b] – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the ...

  7. 2 days ago · Historical Context of the 11th Amendment The Eleventh Amendment was a response to the Supreme Court's decision in Chisholm v. Georgia in 1793. The Court ruled that states were not protected by sovereign immunity in lawsuits brought by citizens of…

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