The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence
The United States Constitution was written because the Articles of Confederation were a failed attempt at government structure. The Constitution joined the states under a government of shared responsibilities, while the Articles of Confederation allowed the states virtual autonomy.
Both became important parts of the US Constitution
None. Until 1789 there was no US government and that is when the constitution was signed and Washington became President.
The first Pennsylvania Constitution was written in 1776, but it didn't take affect until 1789. This constitution became the framework of all future state constitutions.
The original way was that the business was going to be regulated by the government. However the government became regulated by business.
No. The Constitution was written in 1787. He became President in 1809, some 22 years later. Until the Constitution was written and ratified, there was not United States and there were no Presidents.
No. The constitution was written in 1787 and adapted by 1789 when Washington became president.
One practice that was used by colonial governments that became part of the government system was that a written constitution guarantees basic liberties and limits the power of the government. Another would be the separation of power between the legislature and the governor.
When the United States became an independent country, we wanted to be different from a Kingdom. The Articles of Confederation were created to serve the purpose of our current Constitution. However, the articles of confederation were extremely weak and did not provide strong government. The constitution was written to have a stronger government. A few years after the constitution was established, the Bill of Rights was added to the constitution in the form of the first ten amendments. The Bill of Rights protected rights of all people.