On Constitution Day, 17 September 1787, the Constitutional Consensus required the signatures of less than 60 representatives from 13 regions.
On Constitution Day, 17 September 2025, how do you resolve complex issues with 535 representatives from 50 states and 330 million Americans?
Understanding the dynamics of constitutional agreements
The Personal site of Robert J. Thayer and associates explores Constitution Dynamics, focusing on how societal consensus is reached in constitutional agreements. The site provides a detailed analysis of the six intentions of the U.S. Preamble, interpreted across different generations.
Constitution Preamble: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, [1] establish Justice, [2] insure domestic Tranquility, [3] provide for the common defense, [4] promote the general Welfare, and [5] secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and [6] our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Constitution Preamble: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, [1] establish Justice, [2] insure domestic Tranquility, [3] provide for the common defense, [4] promote the general Welfare, and [5] secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and [6] our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.