2011 Reprint of 1961 edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution is the framework for the organization of the U.S. government and for the relationship of the federal government with the states, citizens, and all people within the United States. This edition of the Constitution is the literal text, with amendments and historical notes by Denys P. Myers. Also includes all articles of amendment to 1961, timetable of the amendments, a history of the printed editions, historical context, historical notes and more. Originally published by the Government Printing Office.