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[https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution by NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER] | [https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution by NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER] | ||
Beginning with the words “We the People,” the U.S. Constitution is composed of the Preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. | Beginning with the words “We the People,” the U.S. Constitution is composed of the Preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. | ||
=====Constitutional Convention and Ratification, 1787–1789===== | |||
[https://history.state.gov/milestones/1784-1800/convention-and-ratification by OFFICE OF THE HISTORIAN] | |||
The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia met between May and September of 1787 to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation. The United States Constitution that emerged from the convention established a federal government with more specific powers, including those related to conducting relations with foreign governments. Under the reformed federal system, many of the responsibilities for foreign affairs fell under the authority of an executive branch, although important powers, such as treaty ratification, remained the responsibility of the legislative branch. | |||
