Constitutional Duty

In the year 1787, fifty-five delegates from all walks of life gathered in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, tasked with adopting a government for the United States of America. This eclectic group of men passionately debated for months over what should be included in the United States government. What these men emerged with was the most promising documentation of democracy and expansion of rights the world had ever seen. They emerged with the Constitution of the United States of America. What’s so fascinating about the men who wrote the Constitution was that they all came from various backgrounds. Some of these men, such as Edmond J. Randolph were planters. Others, such as George Washington and Gouverneur Morris were prominent generals. These …show more content…
Every single American citizen has a responsibility that stems from what the Constitution grants us. Right now, as a high school student, I have a duty to the Constitution. With the help of my teachers, I am learning the necessary material to become a well informed citizen of the United States. As a citizen, like many other Americans, I will vote in elections, stay updated on the actions of the government, and do everything in my power to benefit my community. In taking these actions I am promoting the spirit of citizenship that is clearly evident in the Constitution. Our leaders are also fulfilling their Constitutional duty. In making decisions that are in the best interest of American citizens, our leaders are keeping the democratic ideals defined in the Constitution alive. Our leaders also ensure that our nation is carrying promoting our Constitutional rights and democratic privileges. Other American’s take their Constitutional duties to a level that we are all beyond grateful for. These men and women are our veterans and active members of our armed forces. After enlisting in any of the branched of our armed forces, the individual must take an oath. This oath begins with “I - do solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic”. This is the most distinguished way to fulfill our Constitutional duty. In taking this oath, the individual affirms their will to protect the Constitution, the very document that outlines our democracy, our rights, and our American way of life. They place the importance of what our Constitution stands above their personal safety, which is a selfless act of devotion to their nation and its citizens. These men and women epitomize Americans’ duty to the