The Bill of Rights

"The Official Site of the Bill of Rights"

Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution

I like America, here's part of the reason why.

About the U.S. Constitution

"Fascinating Facts about the U.S. Constitution"

From

"The U.S. Constitution has 4,400 words. It is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world."

To

"During an event to celebrate the Constitution’s Sesquicentennial in 1937, Harry F. Wilhelm recited the entire document through the newly added 21st Amendment from memory. He then obtained a job in the Sesquicentennial mailroom!"

Constitution Day, USA,

Constitution Day, September 17, 2007.

Two hundred twenty years ago today, 39 people put their lives on the line by signing the document that spells out how America's government works, and what rights and responsibilities, we and our representatives have.

It's not perfect, but it's the best we've got.

So, here's to the oldest, and the shortest, national constitution in the world.

Check out "Constitution Day."