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''For the full text of the U.S. Constitution, see [[Full Text of the United States Constitution]].''

''For the full text of the U.S. Constitution, see [[Full Text of the United States Constitution]].''

The '''United States Constitution''' is the supreme [[legal]] text that forms the framework of the current [[United States]] government. It was written by the [[Constitutional Convention]] of 1787 which debated many plans and compromises. After a heated debate all 13 states ratified it in 1788 and it started in operation in 1789, with [[George Washington]] the forst president, as the first Congress met in new York City.  

The '''United States Constitution''' is the supreme [[legal]] text that forms the framework of the current [[United States]] government. It was written by the [[Constitutional Convention]] of 1787 which debated many plans and compromises. After a heated debate all 13 states ratified it in 1788 and it started in operation in 1789, with [[George Washington]] the first president, as the first Congress met in new York City.  

It superseded the [[Articles of Confederation]]. It is the oldest written constitution.<ref>http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/FastFacts/index.shtml</ref> Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th.

It superseded the [[Articles of Confederation]]. It is the oldest written constitution.<ref>http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/FastFacts/index.shtml</ref> Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th.