what is the constitution?

Answer 1

I don't believe the question automatically assumes the U.S. Constitution.

A constitution is a system, often codified as a written document, that establishes the rules and principles that govern an organization or political entity. In the case of countries, this term refers specifically to a national constitution defining the fundamental political principles, and establishing the structure, procedures, powers and duties, of a government. Most national constitutions also guarantee certain rights to the people. Historically, before the evolution of modern-style, codified national constitutions, the term constitution could be applied to any important law that governed the functioning of a government.

Answer 2

It is a piece of paper that George Bush doesn't know what it says!

1st, we don't have a democracy, and the root of our law is the Magna Carte! The Constitution is it's leaves! Most of the time it is referred to as English Common Law!

Abuses by King John caused a revolt by nobles who compelled him to execute this recognition of rights for both noblemen and ordinary Englishmen. It established the principle that no one, including the king or a lawmaker, is above the law.

http://www.constitution.org/eng/magnacar.htm

Answer 3

Pretty much the root document for any democracy. It establishes who will govern, how they will come to power, and the major divisions of power. I'd read the wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution

Answer 4

Governing document of the U.S.A.

Answer 5

only a rough guide for the far right