Quote by John Jay Hooker

The Constitution was written by 55 educated and highly intelligent men in Philadelphia in 1787, but it was written so that it could be understood by people of limited education and modest intelligence.

The Constitution was written by 55 educated and highly intel

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This quote highlights the intention behind the writing of the United States Constitution in 1787. It explains that although the document was drafted by a group of educated and intelligent individuals, their aim was to ensure that it could be comprehended by ordinary individuals with limited education and modest intellect. This suggests that the language and concepts used in the Constitution were deliberately made accessible to encourage broad understanding and participation in the governance of the country.

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