The third main purpose of the Constitution is to protect the personal liberty of citizens from intrusions by the government. A few of these protections are found in the main body of the Constitution itself. read more
The Constitution officially took effect on Sept. 17, 1787, during the Philadelphia Convention and has been amended 27 times since its adoption. The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. The U.S. Constitution consists of a preamble, seven original articles and 27 amendments. read more
Under the Constitution’s privileges and immunities Clause, states are prohibited from discriminating in many ways against citizens of other states. 3. Protection of Personal Liberty The third main purpose of the Constitution is to protect the personal liberty of citizens from intrusions by the government. read more
The Constitution of the United States of America was drafted in 1787. The Judicial, Executive and Legislative segments of the government came into effect in 1789. The main purpose of the constitution is to establish the basic rights of all American citizens. read more