Which statement best describes the importance of the united states constitution?

the constitution was the document in which the colonists declared independence from great britain.

the constitution was the document in which great britain officially surrendered after the battle of yorktown.

the constitution is the document which outlines the plan of government of the united states including three branches of government and a system of federalism.

the constitution is the first government document to ever establish the concepts of limited government and rule of law.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?