US Constitution in 1787 is the oldest of the existing basic laws.Her appearance was inextricably linked with the legal registration of state of the United States of America.September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia constitutional convention took the name of the Constitution.This convention was attended by 55 delegates came from 12 states.Interestingly, as a delegate, and was considered a kind of P. Henry, but his candidacy was rejected because he smelled "like a rat."The US Constitution was launched March 4 1789
features of the US Constitution.Highlights
In fact, the US Constitution - a preamble and seven articles.The preamble states that the purpose of the adoption of this document - is the formation of the union, to guarantee inner peace, establishing justice, ensuring the common defense, and promoting the general welfare.The content of the articles were as follows:
Article 1. The regulation of the status of the Congress.
Article 2. The definition of the right position of the president.
Article 3. Regulation of the judiciary.
Article 4. Regulation of issues of federalism.
Article 5. Description of the amendment procedure.
Articles 6 and 7. The transitional and final provisions.
It is in the US Constitution was first introduced the post of an elected president.In addition, the basic law of the United States provided for a strict system of separation of powers:
- legislative power belongs to Congress;
- executive power belonged to the head of state - the president;
- judicial power belonged to the Supreme Court of the United States and other vessels.
All of the above have been supplemented by a system of "checks and balances" that combines independence with interdependence and mutual control.For example, the Supreme Court and the president are based on laws passed by Congress.Also, the American president has a veto on the laws and the Supreme Court may declare acts of the President and the Congress unconstitutional.
President has the right to appoint all the members of the Supreme Court, in addition, they are approved by the upper house of Congress (the Senate).At the same time, Congress may remove the head of state from his post in the commission of a crime.The American Constitution has had a significant impact on the creation of the basic laws of many countries.She contributed to the spread of the doctrine of constitutionalism, according to which the Constitution is the fundamental legal act.
Constitution of the United States recorded a clerk Jacob Shallus the relatively modest fee of $ 30 (325 on the current exchange rate).Choice of words for the text of the basic law exercised by the Governor Morris.Until 1952, this document is stored in different cities, until he was placed in the National Archives in Washington.At night, the US Constitution is in underground storage for 5-ton doors that can withstand even a nuclear explosion.The first and fourth page of the document is exposed to daily bulletproof case.Full text of the Constitution is available for viewing only on the anniversary of its signing.
