U.S. Constitution into effect (mar 9, 1789 – may 29, 1790)
Description:
For over two centuries the Constitution has remained in force because its framers successfully separated and balanced governmental powers to safeguard the interests of majority rule and minority rights, of liberty and equality, and of the federal and state governments.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 9, 1789
may 29, 1790
~ 1 years and 2 months