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The principle is an important theme throughout the US government. The emphasis in the society is on merit and not on need. For example, candidates for political office do not need to be any particular race or economic background, all citizens could be eligible.

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What is a similarity of the Constitution and the declaration of independence?

The Declaration declares that the colonies are independent from the king. The constitution is the framework of government.


Does the Declaration of Independence govern like the founding fathers would have wanted in the present day?

The Declaration of Independence did not establish any form of government. You are thinking of the Constitution.


Does the US Constitution declare the independence of the United States?

The Declaration of Independence states the wish to separate from Britain, the Constitution outlines a framework of government, independence having been acheived.


Was the Declaration of Independence more important then the constitution?

The declaration of Independence was essentially the Continental Congress telling Britain they didn't want to be involved with them anymore. It's arguable that the Declaration of Independence was more important as it was the foundation for American independence and freedom, without which the Constitution wouldn't exist. However, the Declaration of Independence gave no system of government. Without the Constitution, the U.S. as we know it might not exist, or it might be very different, and quite possibly much worse.


What documents did Americans deal with the complaints listed in the Declaration of Independence?

When the U.S. was founded, they fixed all the problems listed in the Declaration of Independence in the Constitution. The Constitution ensured that their rights were protected against anything, including the government.

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What was first written frame of government that became the forerunner of state constitution and us constitution?

The Declaration of Independence


What main belief is shared by the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?

The main belief shared by the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution is government by the people and for the people. This belief is the basis of the American government.


What is a similarity of the Constitution and the declaration of independence?

The Declaration declares that the colonies are independent from the king. The constitution is the framework of government.


How are the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence similar?

The Declaration of Independence was exactly as it sounds, and the Constitution was crafted, in large part, around trying to solve the problems of government that the Declaration complained of.


What statement accurately describes a difference between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

The US Constitution established rules for the US government, well the Declaration of Independence did not


Where does the declaration of independence say governments get their power?

The government gets its power to govern as enumerated in the declaration of independence from the constitution.


How is the Declaration of Independence different from the Constitution?

The Declaration of Independence is a statement declaring independence from Britain and outlining principles of liberty and equality, while the Constitution is a framework for the government of the United States, outlining its structure and powers.


What document contributed to the ratification of a constitution with a strong central government?

declaration of independence


The document that protects the rights of the people who give the government its power is the?

Declaration of Independence


What are the two major documents of our government?

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of The United States of America.


Does the Declaration of Independence govern like the founding fathers would have wanted in the present day?

The Declaration of Independence did not establish any form of government. You are thinking of the Constitution.


Does the US Constitution declare the independence of the United States?

The Declaration of Independence states the wish to separate from Britain, the Constitution outlines a framework of government, independence having been acheived.