This resource guide investigates the historical significance and foundational principles of the United States Constitution on the occasion of its bicentennial anniversary. The Command Information Division of the U.S. Army Chief of Public Affairs compiled this document to provide military personnel and the public with a structured overview of the document's origins, the drafting process, and its enduring impact on American governance. It serves as an educational framework for understanding the legal and political architecture established in 1787.

This guide is recognized as a functional reference tool designed for institutional and public education during the 1987 commemoration period. Experts note that the text maintains a neutral, informative tone suitable for its intended purpose as a foundational resource for civic awareness.