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    The Constitution is the most important document to be written in the history of the United States government. Even today the Constitution is vital to the way that the government functions. However before the Constitution was written in 1787, the people in the United States lived very differently. From the time that the United States was first founded and Settled it was run by the British government. As America continued to grow and prosper, the people began to rebel against the British rule.…

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    independence. However, some colonists believed that the new nation required a central government which led to the ratification of the Constitution by the states. The Constitution embodied Montesquieu’s beliefs of checks and balances by the creation of the three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Most importantly, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in order to protect the basic freedom and rights of the nation’s citizens who were at the time considered to be white…

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    Constitution Essay “We the People of the United States…” The Constitution of the United States starts with these seven words. In order for us to get what we call the Constitution today starts way back on September 17,1797 when delegates gathered for a Constitutional Convention. The ultimate goal creating the Constitution was to build a stronger federal government. The Constitution was not an easy process for those involved. There were many dangers involved. The following men were the Founding…

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    The American constitutions is a historical document containing Americas national governmental and fundamental laws, that guarantee basic rights for American citizens. This historical document is what sets us apart from other nations. In it list our American rights to the freedom of speech, the rights the bear arms, the rights to protect one’s self, along with many more of our entitled rights. Before, the Constitution was attempted to be passed several times, while ending with serval failed…

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    The current Texas Constitution was adopted in 1876. When the people of Texas go to place their votes, they must consider nine proposed constitutional amendments. The Texas Constitution amendments are made up of joint resolutions as opposed to bills. The joint resolutions come from either the House of Representatives or the Senate. Texas Constitutional amendments may be proposed in special sessions or regular sessions of the Texas Legislature. These amendments must have a 2/3rds vote of the…

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    The many constitutions of South Carolina, have widely changed throughout the years; some taking steps forward toward the type of country we aimed to achieve, and others where we took a big step back. These different versions of constitutions have all had the common theme of saying that “we the people…” are equal. Though the constitutions were more aimed at the wealthy and white population, there was always that theme of unifying the state with equal rights for everyone, but the constitutions had…

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    The Constitution was the start of building America up into what we see today and has lasted for over 200 years. Its inception as the Articles of Confederation or the “hand-shake” among states, grew into something more united (U.S. Constitution signed, n.d.). With the signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1787, the republic government was formed and established the three branches of government with overlapping powers. The three branches include the Legislative, Executive and…

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    The Constitution is Outdated and Needs to be Revised Have you ever wondered if the Constitution is a little out of date and should be fixed? In this essay you will read that the Constitution is out of date and what should be fixed in it. The Constitution is a great document that has protected our rights for many years. Now there are so many things changing so fast that the Constitution seems to be forgotten about a lot. Most people wouldn’t know most of the things that the Constitution says in…

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    of Confederation (the first written constitution of the United States) had many weaknesses and therefore, the Constitutional Convention was held to amend the Articles of Confederation. It was rewritten and the Constitution was inaugurated. The Constitution established a strong federal government as well as basic and essential laws. It divided the government into 3 branches (the Executive branch, Legislative branch and Judicial branch). Hence, the Constitution played a major role in the…

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    guide a newborn United States into its current future as global superpower two centuries later. After the United States Constitution was crafted, each of the delegates returned to their designated states where a vote was held to determine if this new, unfamiliar government would be ratified into existence (Jillson, pg. 31). One of the biggest debates over ratifying this constitution was the lack of guaranteed protection of its people. What would serve as the boundary line for its powers to…

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