Category: American Constitution

The creation of the constitution took place in Philadelphia of the year 1787. The point at issue was that the existing government that was under the Articles Of Confederation was very ineffective. Hence, the fifty-five men representing the thirteen states came together to redo our constitution to create a strong government without allowing one person…

Article VI, Paragraph 2 of the U.S. Constitution, often referred to as the Supremacy Clause, stipulates that “all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of ¬¬¬the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or…

Table of contents Introduction The Economic Boom Cultural Explosion Changing Gender Roles Social Tensions Conclusion Introduction The 1920s, often referred to as the Roaring Twenties, was a transformative period in American history. It was a time of profound social, cultural, and economic changes that left an enduring impact on the nation. From the economic boom…

Table of contents Political Science Exam 1 Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Political Science Exam 1 Question 1 a) The Framers of the Constitution chose a Federal system for several reasons. Possibly, the most justified reason would be that the framers knew that there would be threats posed to individuals freedom. As we all…

Table of contents Popular Sovereignty Federalism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Judicial Review Limited Government Conclusion The United States Constitution, ratified in 1788, is the supreme law of the land, providing the framework for the government and the rights of the people. The Constitution is based on six fundamental principles that em the core…

Table of contents Lack of Inclusivity Technological Advancements Globalization and International Relations Changing Demographics and Social Values Conclusion The United States Constitution, written over 200 years ago, is often revered as a groundbreaking document that established the framework for a functional and democratic government. However, as time has passed, there is a growing concern that…

Table of contents Lack of Enforcement Power Dependence on Public Opinion Limited Scope of Power Counterarguments Conclusion Thethree branches of government – legislative, executive, and judicial – have been designed to provide on each other. However, it is often argued that the judicial branch is the weakest of the three. This essay will explore the…

The First Amendment, and the entire Bill of Rights, were not initially included in the Constitution and it was not until December 15, 1791 that the First Amendment became part of the US. Constitution. When the Constitution was written in 1787, it left out individual rights for citizens which led to the refusal of many…

While I don’t think that completely rewriting the Constitution every generation is the correct move, I will say that it is both possible and advantageous for generational leaders to look at the Constitution as the foundation of our country and make changes and adaptations to it in order to keep up with the times. Currently,…

When drafting the constitution of the United States the founding fathers took great precautions in ensuring that no one branch of government became too powerful and established an authoritarian regime. In order to do this the drafters of the Constitution implemented a system of checks and balances in nearly all aspects of the new republic’s…