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    views on the constitution were arguing against the ideas of the Federalists. The two parties believed in completely different ideas of how to interpret the constitution. Although the parties knew they must come to some agreement in how the constitution should be interpreted they both had some very good reasons there party was correct. The Democratic-Republicans believed in interpreting the constitution exactly. This means that the Congress or the President should follow the constitution word…

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    The Constitution of the United States is best understood as the product of a balancing act between the Founders’ desire to avoid a tyranny and their recognition of the need to form a strong government that would ensure national stability and prosperity. The Appointments Clause of the Constitution fits within this framework nicely. Article II, Section 2, Clause II of the Constitution states that “the President…shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall…

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    Article of Confederation vs the Constitution of 1789 The Article of Confederation is the first that was created by the Continental Congress as a guide to govern the 13th colonies in June the 11th, 1777, following the independent from the British empire in July the 4th, 1776, John Dickinson, a delegate from Delaware, wrote the drafted. It allowed congress to declare war, create alliances, appoint military officers and foreign ambassadors. It did not, however, give them the authority to impose…

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    Ratifying the Constitution The Articles of Confederation which established a governmental structure to unify all the states that fought in the American Revolution. The Articles of Confederations purpose was to create a confederation of states which soon failed. The reason the articles failed was because the Congress and the national government had not been given enough power to work efficiently. The Constitution was going to take over the place of the Articles of Confederation. Soon after came…

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    holding a speech to his fellow colonists regarding the Constitution. In this moving speech, he stated, “You are told there is no peace, although you fondly flatter yourselves that all is peace… No peace… a general cry and alarm in the country… Commerce, riches, and wealth, vanished… Citizens going to seek comforts in other parts of the world… Laws insulted… Many instances of tyrannical legislation. These things, Sir, are new to me.” The Constitution was proposed by the fourth president of the…

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    The Constitution: A. One strength of the U.S. Constitution The United States Constitution provides the nation with many protections that are outlined and should be considered strengths. One such strength is how the Constitution guarantees citizens individual rights and how those rights are protected by the separation of powers system. According to Zietlow (2006), The rights-protecting role of Congress was central to the constitutional vision of the principal architect of our constitution, James…

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    fathers strongly believed in our freedom and therefore protected it in the Constitution. One of the major freedoms protected by the First Amendment is the freedom of religion. However, not every practice of religion is considered lawful by Congress. Due to this, there has been controversy in interpreting to what extent our religious freedom is allowed as outlined in the Constitution. As a result, the framers of the Constitution have provided provisions to clarify some of the misconceptions. The…

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    Whether one realizes it or not, the interpretation of the Constitution is a vital part of everyday life. Edwin Meese put forth one way: originalism, which calls the courts and judges to interpret the Constitution according to what the founders intended. Contrastly, William Brennan believed the document should be constantly evolving and adapting to the situations brought up in legal disputes today. While both men offered insightful arguments, Meese presents a case with which I agree. Kelo v. New…

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    As a constitutional advisor of Atletica it is my job to create a constitution that will acknowledge the rights of the governed and the principles of the government. The land of Atletica is filled with many jungles, savannas, and mountains . It is very natural and it is known for being hotter than most places. The surface area of Atletica is about 9,596,961 sq.km. It is ranked the fourth largest country in the world. It is also heavily populated with athletes and people who worked alongside the…

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    Declaration of Independence and the U.S Constitution are two very important documents that help shaped the American Revolution. The American Revolution is defined as “The war between the American colonies and Great Britain between (1775 through 1783), leading to the formation of the independent United States”. These were epic days that many people took action and try to make changes around no matter if you were poor or rich. The declaration of independence and the Constitution handled the issue…

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