Article One of the United States Constitution

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 nearly doubled the size of the United States and provided them with access to crucial geographic features. The young United States was going through difficult times trying to interpret and tweak their new constitution so they could expand the country. During this time, President Thomas Jefferson, described by Henry as “always stating his strong belief that the federal government’s powers should be interpreted strictly” (Browan 35). Jefferson believed there would…

One of the biggest talked about subjects can be summed up in one question, "Can government interfere with legalizing recreational marijuana if it's a states choice?" According to the ninth amendment, " The enumeration in the constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." Meaning, even though there are states rights that exist, like the use of recreational marijuana, it does not mean a state's rights can be violated by interference of…

The statement "the United States Constitution of 1787 represented an economic and ideological victory for the traditional American political elite" is partially true. Ideologically, political elites gain power through increased centralization. Economically, interests of elites are protected. However, Constitution prevents too much federal power by protecting state powers. This is explained by the Articles of Confederation (1781-1789) and constitutional convention, along with by Alexander…

The first written constitution of the United States was the Articles of Confederation. Being the first constitution, there were likely to be some weaknesses. The Articles had more weaknesses than it did strengths. Once they put the articles in place, it was hard to get away from those and on to the Constitution. Congress decided on a final copy of the Articles but not until they had gone through six previous drafts. Benjamin Franklin was the first to write a draft of the Articles in 1775.…

political and historical factors that precipitated the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. What are some different accounts of the documents’ purposes? Introduction I will first describe the historical background that led to the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution. After that, I will explain how the historical events influenced the creation of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. I will then analyze the influence of political factors. In…

ordered changed from the failures of the articles of confederal. The articles of confederation shared interest between another 13 other states.The articles of confederation failed because they did not give the national government enough power.It didn't give congress the power to tax so the goverment had to print money and by printing money it cause inflation. Americans are once again debating the issues of national or individual rights, though I feel the constitution currently addresses…

competing political parties have always existed throughout the United States. One seeking to increase the power of the government and the other one seeking to decrease the government's power. Thomas Jefferson was the Secretary of State during George Washington's Presidency, while Alexander Hamilton was a financial planner. Thomas Jefferson believed that National government power could be curbed through a strict interpretation of the Constitution while Alexander Hamilton believed the government…

of the American Constitution in 1787, two groups, Federalists and Anti-Federalists, were extremely concerned with the safeguarding of liberty. However, these two groups absolutely disagreed whether or not a strong national government would uphold or ultimately annihilate the liberty of the American people. The Federalists supported the Constitution and a stronger national government. The Anti-Federalists, on the other hand, opposed the final ratification of the U.S. Constitution that embraced…

Although celebrated as a pioneering democracy, the United States devised a system of government that deviates from purely democratic principles through the Constitution. That is, when assessing the intentions of the framers, the Constitution’s premeditated deviation from an absolute popular rule establishes a system of governance that prioritizes the security of American liberties. Moreover, by examining the nuances of the Constitution through the framers’ lenses, the departure from purely…

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are two of the most important presidents that has affected our nations independence and the foundation of the United States. They have turned this nation into a free and sovereign country. Washington and Jefferson were both raised in the Southern state of Virginia. However, Washington and Jefferson have innumerable differences in many aspects. They both came from different social status; Jefferson’s family was more well-known and prosper than Washington’s.…