Creation of constitution- The US was not the first country to establish a “constitution.” The word was also used by people in England, the mother country of the American colonies, to denote the regulations that governed them. The constitution, on the other hand, was not a single instrument or code to the British. They couldn’t … Read more
The Debate Over Ratification– The ratification debate was contested in newspapers, pamphlets, and on the floor of state conventions, where the votes were frequently close. Those who supported the Constitution’s strong national government were known as Federalists, while those who opposed it were known as Antifederalists. The Anti-Federalists are a group of people that oppose … Read more
Summary of the Constitution- The Constitution was a sparse constitution, with few specifics regarding how the United States government would operate. It described the three branches’ general organization, how they would interact with the states, and how the text could be changed. Future leaders were tasked with filling in the blanks. 1st Article The Senate … Read more
Key Concepts in the Constitution –On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention accepted the Constitution, which created a republican form of government, detailed how it was organized, and outlined the federal system. Key Concepts in the Constitution The Republican Party governs in the United States. The Constitution created the United States as … Read more
The Constitutional Convention- In May 1787, fifty-five delegates from 12 states (excluding Rhode Island) convened in Philadelphia. Despite having only been given permission to “revise” the Articles of Confederation, the participants moved fast to create a new governance structure. The Virginia Strategy The Virginia Plan, a proposal by James Madison, was at the core of … Read more
The Articles of Confederation – The Second Continental Congress established the Articles of Confederation on November 15, 1777, but they did not go into force until March 1, 1781, when they were eventually approved by all 13 states. There was no national executive or judiciary under the Articles; instead, there was a unicameral (one-house) legislature … Read more