US Constitution

The U.S. Constitution is the foundational legal document that establishes the structure of the federal government, defines the powers and limitations of each branch (legislative, executive, and judicial), and protects individual rights. It creates a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power. Additionally, it outlines the guiding principles of democracy, such as rule of law and federalism. Ratified in 1788, the Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land, guiding laws and government actions across the United States.