4. An Enduring Plan of Government (Lesson 7) (jan 1, 1788 – jan 1, 1967)
Description:
The people and framers of the Constitution were looking to create a strong and balanced government for their nation. It was created to ensure a government strong enough to govern but also to guarantee individual freedom. The Constitution is distributed in 3 parts: Preamble, articles, and amendments in which the legislative, executive, and judicial branches are defined.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1788
jan 1, 1967
~ 179 years