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What are the opening words of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

constitution

[kon-sti-too-shuhn, -tyoo-] / ˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtju- /




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"The constitution says that Congress declares war," he said, and lawmakers should "haul these folks in" to answer questions.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Under the constitution, Congress has authority over tariffs, which it delegates to the president in specific circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The judge last month rejected the argument that because Inglewood is a charter city, one that operates under its own constitution, it should abide by the original development agreement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

"I am here to protect the constitution," said the 24-year-old, who gave only one name.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

The basic policy of the league did not differ from the ANC’s first constitution in 1912.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

He said he would enforce state laws he doesn’t like as long as they are in line with the California and U.S. constitutions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It also runs counter to a long history of immigration in Argentina, which has one of the world's most lenient constitutions in this regard, according to sociologist Ivan Schuliaquer.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

The court cites statements from the 1960s General Assembly debates saying that constitutions were meant to be changed only sparingly.

From Slate ● May 8, 2026

In response to the decree, the Kurdish administration in Syria's north and north-east said it was "a first step" but called for "permanent constitutions that express the will of the people", rather than "temporary decrees".

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026

From which tribe did her ancestors originate and what did she know of their constitutions?

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead


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