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Why do you believe the US Constitution gives only the federal government the power to declare war and negotiate peace with foreign countries?
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∙ 13y ago
Because only nations can go to war with nations. States going to war with states is a civil war and need not be declared. States going to war with another nations is a treasonous act and cannot be sanctioned by the larger federal government.
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Those who favor a strict construction of the constitution believe what?
the powers of the federal government are explicitly granted by the constitution
Many people believe that the legislative branch was placed in the first article of the constitution to indicate it was the most important branch of government?
People do believe this. However, each branch of the government is equally important as the others.
Under the constitution the legislative branch of the government?
I'm not positive but i believe that the answer is yes! can i ask why you are asking this question?
Who holds powers not specifically granted to the Federal government?
There is absolutely no doubt or debatable point on this question except to those that believe the US Constitution is a "living document and not written law". The Tenth Amendment explicitly states the Constitution's principle of federalism by providing that powers not granted to the federal government nor prohibited to the state by the Constitution of the United States are reserved to the states or the people.
This document made the states to powerful?
I believe that was the Articles of Confederation. It gave the states to much power, so the government got together to make the Constitution.
Those who favor a strict construction of the constitution believe what?
the powers of the federal government are explicitly granted by the constitution
Those who favor a strict construction of the Constitution believe .?
novanet- the powers of the federal government are explicitly granted by the constitution
What is the term used to describe limiting the federal government to powers specifically listed in the constitution?
Strict constructionalists believe that the federal government can only do that which is authorized in the Constitution.
Why did antifederalists believe that the constitution was a treat to liberty?
it created a strong central government
What is the name of the document that lists the rules for our nations government?
The United States Constitution, or The Constitution of the Unites States of America, I believe.
Do other countries respect the constitution?
No, the USA is the only country under our own constitution. however, other countries like England and France have their own versions of a constitution.
What does a strict constructionist believe?
novanet- the powers of the federal government are explicitly granted by the constitution
Why did the farmers of the constitution base the new government of federalism?
The framers of the Constitution, for the most part, believed that a strong central government was necessary. There were several anti federalists that did not believe that ideal.
Many people believe that the legislative branch was placed in the first article of the constitution to indicate it was the most important branch of government?
People do believe this. However, each branch of the government is equally important as the others.
Who believe that the government should stay out of the countries economy?
Adam Smith
Why did the farmers of the constitution base the new plan of government of federalism?
The framers of the Constitution, for the most part, believed that a strong central government was necessary. There were several anti federalists that did not believe that ideal.
Why did the federalist believe that the constitution would prevent the notional government from gaining to much power?
It divided the federal government into the three branches
