USCIS 128:82. What founding document was written in 1787?

OpenAI. (2026).  What founding document was written in 1787?  [AI-generated infographic]. OpenAI.  Edited by Jennifer Gagliard

 The U.S. Constitution is the founding document that was written in 1787. It is the most important law in the United States.

After the American Revolution, the new country needed a stronger government. Leaders met in Philadelphia in 1787 to create a new plan. This meeting was called the Constitutional Convention.  

George Washington was the presiding officer of the Constitutional Covention.  James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Gouverneur Morris were the main writers of the Constitution.

The Constitution explains how the government works. It creates three branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It also describes the powers of each branch and how they share power.

The Constitution was later approved by the states. It has been changed over time with amendments, including the Bill of Rights, which protects the basic rights of the people.

Today, the Constitution is still the supreme law of the land and guides the government of the United States.