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There was an early tradition in the American colonies of written fundamental laws. This practice implied that there should be a law higher than the ordinary laws or statutes passed by the legislature.
The first part, the Preamble, describes the purpose of the document and the Federal Government. The second part, the seven Articles, establishes how the Government is structured and how the Constitution can be changed.
A Constitution.
The most basic purpose at the time for writing the US Constitution was to replace the Articles of Confederation. The Constitution was also written to protect the rights of the people, and to simultaneously strengthen and limit the power of the federal government.
Liberty, Equality, pursuit of happiness, life, freedom... to name just a few. If you are really interested in the ideals of the American Government, read the preamble to the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, or parts of the Federalist Papers.
The preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
The preamble to the U.S. Constitution
The main purpose of the U.S. Constitution is to establish the basic rights of all American citizens and to to establish how the government works.
The main purpose of the U.S. Constitution is to establish the basic rights of all American citizens and to to establish how the government works.
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There was an early tradition in the American colonies of written fundamental laws. This practice implied that there should be a law higher than the ordinary laws or statutes passed by the legislature.
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It was known as the Mayflower Compact, it was a "Civil Body Politic" that worked of of the basic principals of just and equal laws.
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