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    Throughout the drafting of the Constitution, the ideals and philosophy behind the ideas of human rights were twisted and molded to fit the needs of both the northern and southern representatives. Considering the issue of black rights during the 18th century, the dilemma between the 2 sides was balancing on a fair. Taking into account that the north was predominantly antislavery and the south was pro-slavery, without meeting an ultimatum, the Constitution would not for the United States. The…

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    The Constitution: Fixed or Flexible 1.The Death Penalty: Is It Constitutional? How should judges interpret vaguely worded phrases in the Constitution? The act of interpreting vaguely worded phrases in the Constitution should be frequently revised over time, according to Thomas Jefferson, in order to meet the demands of the nation, and to satisfy the public opinion at that certain time. Should public opinion dictate how the Constitution is interpreted…

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    “The fundamental characteristic of the Constitution is distrust.” A statement, if nothing else, as bold as the Framers who lead the revolution. As petrifying as the statement is, it is true. The framers feared a repeat of history, and rightfully so, because many governments had quickly risen and fallen equally as fast. As a result, distrust was what powered the writing of the United States’ Constitution. This has been known since as early as November 22, 1787, when the Federalist paper: #10…

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    the Founding Fathers created the Constitution that has molded the government we have today. One of the specific traits expressed in the constitution is the goal to form a more perfect union between the states of America. In the postwar 1780s, the thirteen colonies needed a strong alliance to hold their strength together against any foreign attackers. The people believed that there is strength in union- as proven in the Revolutionary War- thus adopting the Constitution would strengthen America…

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    The United Kingdom is referred to having an unwritten constitution, but that is not strictly true. This may not refer in one single text, such as Germany or USA, but large parts are written down with much of it in the laws passed in parliament, these are called constitutional statue. According to Lord Justice Laws in the case Thoburn v Sunderland City Council this is an act witch either the conditions the legal relationship between the individual and the state in some way or enlarges or…

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    The Republicans sought for limited interpretation of the Constitution, which is known as having a strict construction. The reason they believed in having a strict construction of the Constitution was specifically to make the language clear and unambiguous. Also having a strict adherence was that if it was left open, this would allow for the constitution to be unsecure, which created the danger of the government becoming too powerful and would pose as one of the greatest threats to an…

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    Framers Vs Constitution

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    The Framers of America designed the Constitution to endure. Their goal was to undertake the challenges that the Nation faced and to build a foundation of principles that would endure the test of time and guide the new nation for years to come. The Constitution reflects a vision defined as fundamental freedoms such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals ' rights. The Constitution puts forth governmental powers among the states where the president makes sure…

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    Strict Interpretation of the Constitution Strict interpretation means that the Constitution must explicitly grant a power or privilege in order for that action to be legal. A loose interpretation doesn’t give any safeguards against government intrusion on the people’s liberty. Strict interpretation is better because it is an approach more likely to get to what the original intent of the Founders of America was. Whereas loose interpretationists can make new laws and invalidate old ones based on…

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    The great American Constitution is the most powerful document and most special document for the US today and for the years to come. Our country was made by this document. It may not have been the founding one, but it united the thirteen colonies and made them one making the United States of America. The Constitution consists of seven articles that tells us different things about how to live. The sixth article declares the Constitution as the “supreme law of the land.” This article is saying…

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    American Constitution in 1787 accompanied a battle between opposing political philosophies concerning the future of the United Stated and its structure. The Federalists led by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay favored the newly formed Constitution whom believed the central government would work with an organized checks and balances as well as separation of powers. In the other hand, the Anti-Federalists led by Patrick Henry, James Winthrop, and George Mason thought the Constitution…

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