For these people to truly be a nation they must believe that they are a nation and that they share a common ancestry and destiny. This formed nation then writes a constitution which serves as a birth certificate of the already existing nation in the hearts of these people. At the soul of this formed nation is patriotism. Patriotism is defined as a…
There were many weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. This included that each state only had only one vote in Congress regardless of size or population of the state, Congress didn't have the power to tax, or to regulate commerce, there was no executive branch or a President to enforce any acts passed by Congress, there was no national court system and laws required a 9/13 majority to pass in Congress. When the Constitution Convention arrived in Philadelphia, the Article of Confederation was decided to be scraped and revised however this introduced a great deal of conflict. However, what caused conflict was that under the Articles of Confederation, all thirteen states had to ratify new constitution for it to take effect and this was not easy.…
America is seen as this almighty force that fought against the injustice of their system controlled by the seemingly overbearing British. Their forms of government have fundamentally differed for quite some time which of course can explain a motive for separation. The journey to departure was not at all easy and completely involved rotating in monotonous circles. Before colonists officially created a document that justified what they were actually fighting for America was in a civil war. No American document besides the Declaration of Independence has created such an impact in government and society, but were the arguments actually valid?…
Stephen Kiernan once told “Authentic patriotism is not about you, what you believe or what you think it's right... Authentic patriotism is not an opinion, It’s an action.” I can honestly say both are important because thinking are thoughts and actions are acts but actions are what's more important. A person may think something but not act on it for whatever fear they have.…
Times may be changing, but traditions hold true. Said best by the first father of our country, “Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force! Like fire, it is a dangerous servant, and a fearful master.” President George Washington understood the discipline, consistency, and lucidity requisite to consolidate a growing nation. Undeniably, his sharp mind and innate governance sustained a widespread sense of triumph, pride, and purpose among citizens that we Americans have long since faced for ourselves.…
Americans should remain loyal to Great Britain over following the Patriots with their Declaration of Independence. If you take the side of logic, you will be chosing the British. They are stronger than America in so many ways that siding with the Patriots make no sense. For one the army, navy, and economy of the United States is horrible.…
Whether it be soccer, the Olympics, politics, or warfare, the USA always bonds together to overcome an obstacle and the love of country is extremely evident in all of these cases. The United States definitely has some flaws just like any other country but it never fails to come together and show its unwavering patriotism when it is needed. Ever since the middle of the 1700s, the citizens in this nation have shown an unity wave of love and patriotism that eventually helped the colonists of the New World win the Revolutionary War against England. After winning the Revolutionary War, the United States showed the world its undying love and fighting spirit for their nation and that would prove to be a factor in many other events to come. In several wars that the United States fought him, they were outnumbered and outarmed however they managed to win the fight because they persisted through the fight in order to protect the country that they love.…
America is a nation that is full of rights and freedom. With a leader that helps the nation stay strong and be united. Imagine what would happen if America turns back into discrimination, slavery, and depression. Is that nation worth living? Who knows what’s right…
What it means to be an American The majority of Americans would say their country, United States of America, is the greatest country on the face of the planet. However, it wasn’t always like this. Many of the bravest leaders who have ever lived, our ancestors, took part in fighting for the privileges and freedoms we Americans receive today. These courageous men and women stood up against what was wrong, and fought for what was right.…
A government’s success is defined by the way it treats its people. If the governing body does not allow basic freedoms to the public, the country will inevitably erupt in chaos and disorder. The people should be given their natural rights as citizens without contest from the authority, and the government should not be given absolute power over its people. This principle was a big factor that determined the ratification of the United States Constitution. Many people were against it because they believed it gave too much power to the oppressive government they tried so hard to fight during the American Revolution.…
Some may feel that our government is inefficient and needs a new way to be ran. The reason for it being so bulky is so not one person has too much power. Our government is fairly divided into three branches and ran by the people's vote. The founders of the constitution made it this way so everyone can be treated equally. Our American government consists of three separate bodies of government that share their power equally which is a system set by the constitution.…
Recently the American presidency has crumbled. President Trump is “So ill-formed about the nature of his office, so openly mendacious, so self destructive, or so brazen in his abusive attacks on the courts, the press, congress, and even senior official within his own administration” says Jach Goldsmith. This shows that the control of the president and government is to a minimum because of all the worry that they have caused. America needs to turn back to conservative values, this nation has turned away from good values, the republican side of the election was the better side of the deal, neither parties candidates was a good choice, but Trumps values like no same sex marriage and no abortion are better. Topic Sentence?…
Secondly, a strong national government can help achieve greater social, political and economical equality among its citizen. Also a strong national government is more likely to make foreign policy decisions that benefit the nation in comparison to a strong state government that prioritized the benefit of the state. A strong national Government can also provide unity among people; it enhances a strong sense of national pride and patriotism. On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages about…
America has been built off of the goods produced from generation to generation. It has been acknowledged that American people are known for their patriotic acts. Americans are always trying to give back to their community, develop jobs, show patriotism, and grow the economy immensely. America was formed from the hardworking man. Giving foreign countries the jobs that the American people deserve is an abomination.…
Every citizen of a nation plays a role no matter what people say. Many people for instance, talk about voting and how it does not even matter if they vote… it does matter. There are a lot of people in this world but someone’s vote could be the tie-breaker to an election. Citizens think that the candidates are bad or will run the country to the ground anyways, that why they don’t want to vote. Humans have inalienable rights stated in the constitution, these are: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.…