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Who enacted the constitution?
The Constitution delegates enacted the US Constitution in 1788 at the Philadelphia convention. 39 of the 55 delegates ratified the Constitution.
Was Washington President in 1787?
No, Washington did not become the President until after the US Constitution was enacted, on 1789 April 30.
How often is the constitution amended?
Not very often. The Constitution of the United States, originally ratified in 1789, has been amended only 27 times, with the first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, enacted all at once in 1791. The 18th amendment, relating to Prohibition, was repealed by the 21st, so there have really only been 16 changes to the Constitution since the Bill of Rights. The most recent amendment, the 27th, relating to congressional compensation, was enacted in 1992. The one prior to that, the 26th, giving 18 year olds the right to vote, was enacted in 1971.
Who is the founder of constitution day?
In the United States, Constitution Day and Citizenship Day was enacted as a federal holiday in 2004 by Congress. Before 2004 the holiday had been known as Citizenship Day which was passed into law by President Harry Truman.
Three examples of laws that congress can enact under the constitution?
Civil Rights Law, Income tax law and minimum wages law are examples of the laws enacted under constitution. Congress holds the right to enact these laws.
