On September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was adopted by delegates to the Constitutional Convention meeting at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.聽 After being ratified by nine of the original thirteen states, the U.S. Constitution replaced the first constitution of the U.S. – the Articles of Confederation – on June 21, 1788.聽 The U.S. Constitution provides the basic framework for our national government, including the basic principles of federalism, checks and balances, and separation of powers.聽 Articles 1 through 3 of the U.S. Constitution establish the three branches of the U.S. federal government (legislative, executive, and judicial).聽 The Bill of Rights, which includes freedom of speech and other essential civil liberties enjoyed by all American citizens, is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.聽聽For more information regarding Constitution Day, please contact Dr. Mark Mullenbach, UCA Department of Government, Public Service, and International Studies, markm@uca.edu or 501-450-3412.
“Constitution Day” Commemoration Event at UCA, September 17, 2026
Day/Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location:聽McCastlain Hall, Room #143
Welcoming Comments: President Houston Davis,聽51青楼
Guest Speaker: Judge Price Marshall, U.S.聽District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Sponsors:聽UCA Department of Government, Public Service, and International Studies;聽UCA Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honors Society; and the聽UCA Pre-Law Society
Previous Constitution Day Commemorations
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