The U.S. Constitution is surprisingly short (around 4,400 words), the oldest written constitution of its kind, and famously omits words like "democracy" and "slavery". Key facts include that Jefferson and Adams didn't sign it, Ben Franklin was the oldest signer (81).
James Madison (1751–1836) was the fourth U.S. President (1809-1817), often called the "Father of the Constitution" for his central role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and co-authoring The Federalist Papers. A key Founding Father and leader.
The U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1788, is the supreme law of the land, establishing how the federal government is structured and how it protects citizens' rights. It is organized into three main sections: the Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments.
The journey from the Magna Carta to the U.S. Constitution represents a shift from a king’s absolute rule to a government "by the people." Adding the Mayflower Compact bridges the gap between old-world English law and the first practical experiments in American self-rule.
