The Constitution of the Confederate States of America, adopted in 1861, closely mirrored the U.S. Constitution but included specific provisions that emphasized states' rights and the institution of slavery. It explicitly protected the right to own slaves, reflecting the Confederacy's commitment to maintaining slavery as a foundational social and economic system. Additionally, it limited the central government's power in favor of individual states, highlighting the Confederacy's focus on state sovereignty. Overall, the CSA Constitution underscored the Confederacy's distinct ideological stance compared to the Union.
It stressed the independence of each state and guaranteed to protect slavery.
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States? true or false
true.
The Tenth Amendment states.The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
True. The Articles of Confederation required the approval of all 13 states for ratification, while the U.S. Constitution only required the consent of nine states to become effective. This difference allowed for a more streamlined process in adopting the Constitution compared to the Articles of Confederation.
No
True
The Confederate States of America (CSA) was formed in 1861 by southern states that seceded from the Union, primarily over issues related to slavery and states' rights. It operated under its own constitution, which emphasized the protection of slavery and the sovereignty of individual states. The CSA was led by President Jefferson Davis and fought against Union forces during the American Civil War until its defeat in 1865, resulting in the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery.
It stressed the independence of each state and guaranteed to protect slavery.
That is not true...when the representatives of the defeated Confederate states went to Congress in late 1865, they were turned away. It was not until their states had ratified the 13th and 14th amendments to the Constitution were the representatives allowed to return to the US Congress.
False. As according to the Constitution of the United States of America only the chief executive, that is the president, has the power of veto.
true. copperheads went against President Lincoln for having symphathies for confederate states.
true
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States? true or false
neither
true
" We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."