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What year at the request of congress the states draft new constitutions based on the authority of the people?
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The opening phrase of the Constitution We the people means that the Constitution gets its authority from?
the collective will and consent of the citizens. It establishes that the power of the government is derived from and granted by the people it governs.
Congress not have the authority to do?
Congress cannot pass any laws about marriage. Congress, itself, is not allowed to tax people. They can't borrow money, either.
What are some principles included in most state constitutions?
The principals that were included in most state constitutions are the people's rights. The state's include what the residents and people living in the state are entitled to as far as their rights.
Why did the the first congress add bill of rights to the constitutions?
They added the Bill of Rights, because the ratification process made it clear that the people wanted a list of rights incorporated into the document.
Who has authority to set the salaries of members of congress?
Members of Congress collectively set their own salaries. Of course, if they appear to be overly greedy, there is always the possibility that voters will want to elect different people to Congress.
Whose authority does the congress use to declare independence in the last paragraph of the delaration of independence?
the good people of the colonies the good people of the colonies
Constituents often ask for help from members of congress true or false?
Yes. People often write letters to their congress representative. People use is as a way to effectuate change and if the congress person feels the request is something that is needed in their district they will write a bill.
What is a petition and why is it used?
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
Is the definition of petition?
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
A formal written request to someone in authority signed by a group of people?
Petition, usually. Also application, imprecation or entreaty.
Where does the government get the authority to tax?
The Constitution does under the First Article.
How many people serve in the US military that the President has authority over?
As the Commander in Chief the US President has authority over the entire military, so all of them. He has the authority to deploy up to 400,000 at a time without needing the approval of Congress
