The United States Constitution contains approximately 7,595 words. This total includes the original text, as well as the annotations and signatures that are part of its historical documents.
To break it down, the main body of the Constitution, excluding amendments, has around 4,543 words. When you add in the amendments, including the Bill of Rights, the total count approaches 7,595. It’s interesting to note that this relatively concise document outlines the framework of the U.S. government and serves as a pivotal legal foundation for American law.