Constitutions
Find constitutions and information on the structure of government for the United States and foreign countries to help support comparative political science research.
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Constitution Day
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Constitution Day, Library of CongressConstitution Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787.
Text of the Constitution of the United States

Read the Consitution of the United States from the National Archives and Records Administration
Background Information on the US Constitution
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The U.S. Constitution: a Very Short Introductionexplores the major themes of American constitutional history—federalism, the balance of powers, property, representation, equality, rights, and security.
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Encyclopedia of the American ConstitutionContains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e. adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law, as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework (Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, Cabinet Members, Lawyers, and more). Also covers judicial decisions handed down by the Supreme Court. 6 v.
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