The Objectives of the Constitution | Finding Your Way Around the Constitution The primary original function of the U.S. Constitution, as put in place in March 1789, was to create a framework for the American system of government. Shortly thereafter, ... [Read more...]
The Separation of Powers Established by the United States Constitution
The Checks and Balances in Our System of Government After achieving independence from England in the Revolutionary War, our founding fathers adopted the Articles of Confederation to provide a central government for the 13 colonies. The Articles of ... [Read more...]
Comparing the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
What Are the Differences? What Is the Legal Authority of Each? The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are two of the most powerful and elegantly written documents in recorded history, both integral to the creation and ultimate ... [Read more...]