U.S.+Constitution

__The United States Constitution__ The Constitution was framed by a convention of the representatives of the people. They met at Philadelphia and adopted it on September 17, 1787. After its ratification by the required number of states, it became the law of the land.

**<Constitutional Convention**

~ The U.S. Constitution divides the government into its three branches: the legislative, judiciary, and the executive ~ there are 7 Articles followed by 27 amendments in the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights ~ Over time, many things have been added to the Constitution, these are called amendments ~ The Constitution is the highest law of the United States, all of our countries rules and laws reflect the Constitution ~ It is over 200 years old