Constitution Day
September 17th is Constitution Day
What is the Constitution?
In the most basic terms, the U.S. Constitution is a framework of our government. It is the document that starts with "We the people..."
The Constitution is made up of:
- The Articles
- The Amendments - The first 10 amendments are collectively known as The Bill of Rights
National Constitution Day
in remembrance of the Day the Constitution was signed, September 17, 1787.
Who signed it?
The delegates to the .
Other Facts, Trivia, and Resources
Constitution FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions from the National Constitution Center
Naturalization Test
Could you pass the test to become a citizen? It might be harder than you think!
Read the Constitution
The Constitution Annotated version provides a text comparison of the original language from the 18th century with a modern plain-text equivalent, historical and contextual notes, and explanations. You can also search the document and learn more about the Supreme Court!