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How did the US constitution address the problem under the articles of confederation that congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the state?
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it created an executive branch to inforce laws
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Did the constitution followed directly from the Revolutionary war?
No, after the Revolutionary war ended in 1783, the Articles of Confederation was the highest law of the Land in the United States. It wasn't until 1788 that the US Constitution was even mentioned.
In what year was the ratification to the constitution?
Contrary to the process for "alteration" spelled out in Article 13 of the Articles of Confederation, Congress submitted the proposal to the states and set the terms for representation. On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was completed in Philadelphia at the Federal Convention, followed by a speech given by Benjamin Franklin who urged unanimity, although they decided they only needed nine states to ratify the constitution for it to go into effect. The Convention submitted the Constitution to the Congress of the Confederation, where it received approval according to Article 13 of the Articles of Confederation, but the resolution of the Congress submitting the Constitution to the states for ratification and agreeing with its provision for implementation upon ratification by nine states is contrary to Article 13, though eventually all thirteen states did ratify the Constitution, albeit after it took effect. After fierce fights over ratification in many of the states, New Hampshire became that ninth state on June 21, 1788. Once the Congress of the Confederation received word of New Hampshire's ratification, it set a timetable for the start of operations under the Constitution, and on March 4, 1789, the government under the Constitution began operations.
Which state was first?
Delaware ratified the US Constitution on December 7, 1787, becoming the first official state under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress sent the document to the states on September 28, 1787.Delaware ratified the US Constitution on December 7, 1787, becoming the first official state under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress sent the document to the states on September 28, 1787.
Who can suggest changes to the Constitution?
The Constitution can be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Congress, followed by ratification by 3/4 of the States. This has been done 18 times since 1787. (The original Bill of Rights, plus 17 other Amendments since then.) The Constitution can also be changed in a Constitutional Convention, which requires a request of 2/3 of the States. This has never happened.
What aspects of the constitution enables it to remain a living document?
Everyday the constitution is used. When a person is arrested he is given Miranda rights. This comes from a Supreme Court decision utilizing the 14th amendment. If a police officer comes to your house and wants to search it he must give you a search warrant. This comes from the 4th, 5th, and 14th amendments. The ways we vote are in the constitution and how congress is elected and when. The duties of congress and the president are in the constitution. The fact that a president can only run two terms comes is in the constitution in the 22nd amendment. Who can vote is in the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments. If you are arrested the constitution states you are to be given a "speedy trial " and to be given representation. The ability to protest is given you in the constitution or to write, say, or demonstrate against the government comes from the constitution. All of your civil rights are in the Bill of Rights. So, these are just a few examples of how the constitution is used today, but we need to pay attention to it to make sure that the constitution is followed and works for each one of us.
What government action took place in response to Shays' Rebelion?
they decided to do the constitution
What was the first attempt to design a U.S. Government called?
The Articles of Confederation was the initial attempt to design a United States government. The articles were followed by the United States Constitution.
Did the constitution followed directly from the Revolutionary war?
No, after the Revolutionary war ended in 1783, the Articles of Confederation was the highest law of the Land in the United States. It wasn't until 1788 that the US Constitution was even mentioned.
In what year was the ratification to the constitution?
Contrary to the process for "alteration" spelled out in Article 13 of the Articles of Confederation, Congress submitted the proposal to the states and set the terms for representation. On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was completed in Philadelphia at the Federal Convention, followed by a speech given by Benjamin Franklin who urged unanimity, although they decided they only needed nine states to ratify the constitution for it to go into effect. The Convention submitted the Constitution to the Congress of the Confederation, where it received approval according to Article 13 of the Articles of Confederation, but the resolution of the Congress submitting the Constitution to the states for ratification and agreeing with its provision for implementation upon ratification by nine states is contrary to Article 13, though eventually all thirteen states did ratify the Constitution, albeit after it took effect. After fierce fights over ratification in many of the states, New Hampshire became that ninth state on June 21, 1788. Once the Congress of the Confederation received word of New Hampshire's ratification, it set a timetable for the start of operations under the Constitution, and on March 4, 1789, the government under the Constitution began operations.
Why did the Articles of Confederation only last 8 years?
It lasted for such a short period of time because the nations leaders deemed it ineffective and decided to replace it with the Constitution, followed by a Bill of Rights.
What can Congress do if they feel that the president hasn't followed the law?
File articles of impeachment
Which state was first?
Delaware ratified the US Constitution on December 7, 1787, becoming the first official state under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress sent the document to the states on September 28, 1787.Delaware ratified the US Constitution on December 7, 1787, becoming the first official state under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress sent the document to the states on September 28, 1787.
What appen in the government tof the US in 1774 to 1792?
The government followed the articles of the confederation, up until 1800's.
Why did many delegates to the constitution convention think that the constitution was a much-needed improvement over the articles of concederation?
The (arguably) reason was that the articles of confederation were intended for a single purpose; the overthrow of an insensitive government, and after this was completed they were not intended to go any further. The articles, and rebellion that followed, stood as proof that the states needed each other more than some wanted to admit; to ensure their continued safety. It was hotly debated at the time for the necessity of a "Federal Government" but that is what won out.
Who The Constitution is divided into how many main parts?
The US Constitution is divided into Articles, each of which is further subdivided into Sections.
What government action took place in responsible to shays rebellion?
World war 6
Was there a first president other than George Washington?
Technically, if you consider the president someone who presides over all the united states, there was no president before GW. However, many historians have discussed the fact that before the Constitution (and President GW), there were men who were leaders of the Continental Congress. Since they were the leaders of the government (the congress) some have called them presidents, but they had no power over the states at the time, since the Articles of Confederation limited the power of the federal government. John Hanson was the first president of "United States in Congress Assembled" and it can be argued that he was the first president. But it is stretching the term president somewhat because all he really had power over was the congress.
