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The Constitution Annotated provides a comprehensive overview of how the Constitution has been interpreted over time.

From the Library of Congress.

The National Archives and Records Administration celebrates this important day through the following activities, lesson plans, and information. For all levels of teachers and students.

September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.

Resources for teaching civics and Constitution Day.

The Texas Constitution is one of the longest in the nation and is still growing. As of 2015 (the 84th Legislature), the Texas Legislature has proposed a total of 673 amendments. Of these, 491 have been adopted, and 179 have been defeated by Texas voters. Thus, the Texas Constitution has been amended 491 times since its adoption in 1876.