Constitution

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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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Philadelphia May 1787 Constitutional Convention Overview

Assignment Instructions In this assignment, you will research and provide a brief overview of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in May 1787 from the perspective of any one of the delegates that represented a colony. In addition, you will analyze the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise from the perspective of the same delegate.

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Summary of Methods Used for State Constitutional Change In the USA

The U.S. constitution can be changed or amended using four different methods. The first method involve proposition of the amendment by states convention, followed by state conventions ratification. This method has never been used. The second method involves amendment proposition by state convention, followed by the state legislatures’ ratification. This method has also never been

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The Constitution And The Supreme Court Of The United States

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances An organization of balanced governance is an administration structure that gives every branch some control of the dealings of the others and requires participation in the branches. A system of balances minimizes the risks that one branch may totally assume control over the legislature or stray too far

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Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation with the new Constitution of 1787.

Assignment Instructions Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation with the new Constitution of 1787. What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles vis-à-vis the Constitution? Give specific instances that demonstrate the weakness of the Articles As depression struck the new nation in the mid-1780s, new questions arose about the nature of American democracy. Many

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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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