US Constitution

Name: US Constitution
Start: 1787
Location: Philadelphia

1787 · Philadelphia · Americas · Politics

Separation of powers in the oldest written constitution in force

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The Philadelphia Convention, chaired by George Washington, signed a Constitution creating a federal republic with separation of powers. In force since 1789, it is the oldest written national constitution still in use.

State: United States of America

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