The Constitution took effect in 1788, replacing the Articles of Confederation as the rule of law in the United States. Today, it is the oldest constitution still in use in the world.
Constitutional law touches many aspects of our lives, from criminal trials to employment discrimination.
Learn about how the Framers drafted the Constitution, how the Supreme Court interprets it, and how it affects your day-to-day life.
Constitutional rights and protections form the basis for many other laws. Rules of criminal procedure, anti-discrimination laws, and civil rights laws all find their roots in the Constitution.
