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The U.S. Constitution established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.

The federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

The Constitution, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government.

Because the delegations from only two states were at first present, the members adjourned from day to day until a quorum of seven states was obtained on May 25th, 1787.