As history and political science majors are undoubtedly aware, today is the 221st anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.

That’s right – nearly 230 years ago, the Framers of the Constitution sat down to outline the exact parameters within which our then-fledgling government would operate. Since then, our Constitution has evolved, but the foresight of the Framers is made evident by the fact that many of the Constitution’s core ideals, principles and tenets have not changed.

In an interview with the Washington Post, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts weighed in on what feels is the most important aspect of the Constitution:

The most important part of the Constitution is the way that all its parts work together. The Framers knew how bad it was to live under a powerful and unjust king, and so the Constitution split government power among the legislative, executive and judicial branches. That way no one of them could get too strong. That plan is more important than any one part.

Agreed – suck it down, Communism.

Happy birthday, U.S. Government!