constitution
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The National Constitution Center said King's "I Have a Dream" speech drew a crowd closer to 250,000, while no official estimates are available for the January 6 rally.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
In the U.S., this means dedication to the principles of the Declaration and the rule of law embodied in the Constitution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The California Constitution defines a large number of offenses where bail can be denied outright, among them rape, burglary and arson.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
We are here in celebration and defense of our American ideals, democracy, our Constitution, and our sacred American promise .
From Salon • May 28, 2026
By the end of the year, the Thirteenth Amendment had been ratified and added to the Constitution.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing constitution
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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The Bill of Rights
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