Constitution Facts
Is the Preamble at the beginning, middle, or end of the Constitution?
It is at the very beginning.
Are the articles in the beginning, middle, or end of the Constitution?
The articles are in the middle.
What did the Constitution replace?
The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation.
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
It outlines the purpose of the Constitution and shows why it was written.
How many articles are there in the Constitution?
There are 7 articles.
What three words do the Preamble start with?
We The People
When and where was the Constitution drafted?
The Constitution was drafted during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787.
When was the Constitution ratified and how many states had to ratify for it to become official?
The Constitution was ratified on June 21, 1788 by the nine required states.
What do the articles establish and describe as a whole?
They establish the branches of federal government and describe their powers.