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The Necessary and Proper Clause – United States Constitution

This paper gives the meaning of the clause “Necessary and Proper”, and elaborates on the consequences of the ruling in 1790 by Chief Justice Marshall that still affects people to date. The U. S Congress has its specific duties and powers numbered in various areas within the constitution. The clause “Necessary and Proper” is listed […]

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Comparison Paper – Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Thomas Jefferson’s Letter

GOVT 200 Assignment Instructions – Compare Three Important Documents Read the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and Thomas Jefferson’s Letter to the Danbury Baptists in 1802. Once you have read these founding documents and Jefferson’s letter, you will write a 2–3-page paper (double-spaced, 1-inch margins) in current APA format, comparing each of them. When

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Major Goals of the U.S. Constitution Framers – US Government

What were the major goals of the framers of the U.S. Constitution? How does the constitution in its completed form meet these goals? The United States Constitution was written in 1787 and was later approved in 1788 before becoming operational in 1789. The framers of the United States constitution had four major goals. First, they

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Main Principles in the US Constitution

A sovereign nation is run by the government, judicial bodies, citizens, and most importantly, the Constitution. This is why the US Constitution lies at the heart of both America’s historical greatness and uniqueness. When the framers of the Constitution, several principles undergirded their efforts, acting as the building blocks. Among the said principles, the main

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Achievements of the Constitutional Convention

The US Constitution stemmed from the debate regarding the weakness in the Articles of Confederation. It is also worth noting that the Constitution is a product of a series of compromises over various issues that emerged during the Constitutional Convention. Arguably, the three most important achievements of the Constitutional Convention include creation of a restricted

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American Constitution as an Evolutionary rather than a Revolutionary Document

James McClellan begins Liberty, Order, and Justice with the following words: “The American Constitution is an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary document.” This paper provides an explanation of that statement and discusses the historical traditions in which the American founders grounded themselves. History of the United States Constitution The Founding Fathers of the United States

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How Argument Over Abandoning Articles Of Confederation And Adopting Constitution Contribute To Shaping First Party System Of Federalists And Republicans?

How Did The Argument Over Abandoning The Articles Of Confederation And Adopting The Constitution Contribute To Shaping The First Party System Of Federalists And Republicans? The debate on whether to discard the Articles of the confederation which provided for a loose confederation of sovereign states and a relatively weak federal government and the adoption of

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The U.S. Constitution and Federalists and Anti-Federalists

The debate concerning constitutional ratification was one of the most significant in the American history. The discussion led to the emergence of Federalists and Anti-Federalists groups. While Federalists advocated for constitutional ratification to embrace a powerful national republic, Anti-Federalists were against constitution ratification in favor of the small regional government. Even though both parties differed

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