The United States Constitution:
What is in it? |
The constitution is basically the “Rule Book” to America’s Government. It lists the rules that the government has to abide by as they go about making laws and such. The Constitution is designed to organize the different pieces and rules that make up our government. By having a Constitution, there is always something for people to refer back to when there is a question about a law being passed, or a government practice. It also makes sure the whoever is in power cannot just change the government. The Constitution is there to keep them in check. We have a Constitution both for State governments and for the national government. This is because each of the states need a smaller, customized Constitution that they will follow, as well as abiding by the National Constitution. All of these Constitutions can be edited and adapted as the nation advances.
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The Constitution Timeline:
Originally, people feared having a strong government, since they thought that it would become overpowered and the citizens would not get their say in things. Then, the Articles of Confederation were created on March 1st, 1781. After ten years, however, people realized that the government was not strong enough, and they didn't have enough power to properly run the United States. So, the Constitution was written on September 17th, 1787. It wasn't ratified until June 21st, 1788. Now our government has an adaptable list of rules that keeps the government and its officials in check, while allowing them the right amount of power.
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