Constitutional Convention of 1787

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was a meeting held in Philadelphia where delegates from 12 states gathered to revise the Articles of Confederation, the nation’s first set of governing rules. Recognizing the need for a stronger central government, they devised a new Constitution that established a balanced system of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. This document also outlined individual rights and rules for fair representation. The convention ultimately created the foundational framework for the United States government, which was ratified in 1788 and remains in use today.