The U.S Constitution Summary

The U.S Constitution
Summary by Elyssa Hodge

     The U.S Constitution was written to replace the Articles of Confederation, which contained some problems. In the Articles of Confederation each state was able to make pretty much all of their own laws and in order to pass a law between all the states there had to be a Unanimous vote. However, the Constitution changed this. They changed it so that the Constitution has three main functions. The three branches are legislative, executive (which is the president), and judicial. Each branch divides power among themselves. The Constitution was written during the Constitutional Convention, which was from May 25,1787 to September 17, 1787. The Constitution is a living proof that there is always room for improvement.

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