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It is widely believed that Thomas Jefferson contributed the original work. It also believed that his secretary was charged with the actual drafting of the final copy. Thomas Jeffersons contribution to the Constitution got him elected as the second President of our country. The above answer is wrong. Thomas Jefferson was not at the Constitutional Convention. He was the writer of the Declaration. He also was the 3rd president of the US, and because of several things happening all at once.
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What did the writers of the constitution want from the 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.
Why was the constitution written in fancy writing?
Cursive (the 'fancy writing' you are on about) was pretty much the staple calligraphy back when it was written. Most laws, and even in some countries nowadays still write with the same style.
What were the most important amendments in the constitution of 1973?
The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1974 was the most important amendments in the constitution of 1973.
What state had the most delegates sign the Constitution following its completion?
Pennsylvania had the most signers to the Constitution.
The Constitution most decisively strengthened the?
It strenghten the Articles Of Confederation which was the first draft of the constitution(:
Who contributed most of the writing of the US Constitution?
James Madison is the father of the US Constitution.
James Madison has been called the Father of the Constitution' because he?
contributed most to the writing of the Constitution
Who contributed most to the writing of the US Constitution?
James Madison is the father of the US Constitution.
The writers of the constitution originally provided that most of the powers of government belong to?
State Governments.
What were the effects from the US Constitution?
There were (and continue to be) multiple practical effects of the writing of the Constitution. The most important of these practical effects was that the Constitution allowed the new country...
Who contributed most to the writing of the constitution AA Jefferson or bb Madison or cc jay or dd randolph?
James Madison is considered the "Father of the Constitution."
Who played the most important role at the constitutional convention Madison or Washington?
Madison played such an important role in the writing of the US Constitution that he is still called the Father of the Constitution.
What was Jacob broom importance in writing the Constitution?
Jacob Broom was a delegate to Constitutional Convention. There were parts of the U.S. Constitution he agreed with and parts that he did not. For instance, he wanted the president to be elected for life. Overall though, he was a supporter of a strong central government and felt the Constitution provided that.
In what city did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration and the Constitution?
Most of the effort in writing the founding documents took place in Philadelphia.
Which Founding Father's wife do you think played the biggest role in helping out with the Constitution?
In My opinion Abigale Adams had the the most input and had a pretty big role in the making of the Constitution because of how popular she became in history books and articles.
What did the writers of the constitution want from the 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.
Who drafted the US Constitution?
The US Constitution was drafted jointly by many men involved in it directly and indirectly. They were called the framers. The three most important men involved were Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine and John Adams. Most of the actual writing was done by Governor Morris of Pennsylvania. However the fourth President of the US James Madison is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' as he authored most part of the constitution.
