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What are some of the most interesting facts about the US Constitution?
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1. The US Constitution is the oldest written constitution still in use today, having been adopted by the original 13 states on September 17, 1787.
2. The US Constitution has gone through 27 amendments since its inception, with the latest being the 27th Amendment, which prohibits members of Congress from serving more than two terms in the House of Representatives.
3. The first ten amendments to the US Constitution collectively known as the Bill of Rights protect individuals against government intrusion into certain rights and freedoms. These include freedom of speech and religion, protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, due process for criminal defendants, and prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishments.
4. The US Constitution also includes a system of checks and balances among three separate branches of government – legislative, executive, and judicial – designed to ensure that no one branch could become too powerful or unaccountable.