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Yes there was.
The colonies were governed by British colonial rule, which was carried out by governors for each colony appointed by the English crown. The First Continental Congress was formed even before the revolution to coordinate the colonies' relations with England. It also provided for an army and navy and appointed George Washington as Commander in Chief of the American Forces. The Second Continental Congress was responsible for the writing of the Declaration of Independence. After the Revolution, the Articles of Confederation were drafted and served as the basis for governing the United States. This form of government was not very successful, so a committee was given the task of improving it. Instead, they scrapped the Articles and wrote the Constitution in 1787.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoBefore the Thirteen Colonies had the US Constitution, they had formed the Articles of Confederation. The Articles were drafted in 1777 but were not ratified until 1781. The primary purpose of the Confederation was the successful prosecution for th War of Independence from Great Britain.
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∙ 8y agoIt was a loose confederation of states. Basically they did what they wanted and it didn't work.
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∙ 15y agoyes look up john hanson
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What are the presidents duties?
To Preserve, Protect, and defend the constitution of the U.S.
What message of the presidents is prescribed by the constitution?
The state of the union address (or report) to Congress is required from time to time by the Constitution. Until Woodrow Wilson, the Presidents delivered their state of the union reports in writing,
What does the presidents appointment power come from?
It is in the U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section2, Clause 2.
What restrictions does the Constitution places on Congress in establishing the Presidents salary?
The Presidents salary cannot be increased or decreased at any time during his term. This is to ensure that Congress does not use the Presidents salary as a bargaining tool to influence executive decisions. Constitution Article 2 Section1 Clause 7
Who was the the vice presidents role as next in line for the presidency officially established by?
ignore the who at the beginning, it wouldn't let me submit.
How many presidents were there before the US Constitution?
NONE
Why were the 14 presidents before George Washington not considered American presidents?
All the others predate the ratification and adaptation of the U.S. Constitution.
United States presidents related to declaration of independence?
The Declaration was written before the Constitution, which outlines the Presidents terms of service, so not really.
Did any Presidents sign the US Constitution?
yes infact there was some of our presidents who signed the us constitution.
What do presidents say before becoming presidents?
President must take an oath to support the constitution before they can take office. The actual text isI do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Why doesn't Donald Trump have a dog if it is in the constitution?
Um - there is NOTHING in the US Constitution about Presidents having a dog. The Constitution does state that the President has a Vice President (who some of the presidents treated like dogs).
Similarities between the declaration and constitution?
They both were written before the first president was elected
What do presidents say about the Constitution when they are inaugurated?
...I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States...
What is the original source of many of the Presidents powers?
The Constitution.
What document sets the limit on the presidents power?
The Constitution.
What website has a list of where the presidents lived before they where presidents?
The website WhiteHouse.gov provides a list of all the presidents of the United States, along with information about their lives, including where they lived before becoming president.
How many presidents has the us had since the adoption of the constitution?
44
