Category: Constitution

  • Article of Confederation and the New Constitution

    Introduction Even though the conservatives in historic America believed in the culture of a centralized system of governance, federalists and their associated allies believed in a system of effective citizen representation in all decision-making levels of governance. After a series of debates, arguments, and counter-arguments, the United States of America adopted the Articles of Confederation…

  • The United States Legal System and Constitution

    Table of Contents The United States Common Law The United States Written Constitution Federal states Popular vote Attack on Judicial Appointees Conclusion Reference list The United States has unique legal system compared to other nations in the world due to its dual sovereign structure in the provision of judicial services. The judicial system has been…

  • Representing Democracy: Reference to American Constitution

    Table of Contents Previous Occupation Political Experience Family Income Education Position on Environment Total votes and Policy Issues References American constitution allows states to elect two individuals to represent them in the senate. In line with this, the state of Florida has nominated Marco Rubio and Rick Scott to serve as senior and junior senators…

  • U.S. Legislation: First Amendment to the Constitution

    The first amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America provides that congress does not make laws that violate freedom of speech, forbids the free exercise of religion or identify with a religion, and limits freedom of the press. This amendment outlines the protections one has as a citizen of the country in…

  • The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution

    Table of Contents Exclusionary Rule Civil Lawsuits Guilty Plea Sentencing Guidelines USA Patriot Act References Exclusionary Rule The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects American citizens against illegal evidence collections methods that are against their rights. The exclusionary rule has become a common doctrine that discourages the criminal justice system and the government…

  • Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution of 1787

    Table of Contents Introduction The Articles of Confederation VS the Constitution of 1787 Constitution Drafting The debate between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists Conclusion Reference List Introduction The mid-178-s became a great challenge to American democracy. The disputes around the structure of states became acuter than ever before. Despite the lack of agreement in the…

  • The Transition From the Articles of Confederation to the New Constitution: Drafting and Ratification

    Table of Contents Introduction Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution Drafting of the Constitution Ratification Conclusion References Introduction The transition from the Articles of Confederation to the new Constitution was not smooth and both documents imposed either limitations or new complications to the lives of the American people despite their initially positive aims. The…

  • European Community Laws: Law of the Constitution

    European Community Law European Community laws (ECL) are regulations and directives which are above the national laws. Their main objective is to continually bring together its members’ economic and political systems in order to form a single market. The market is characterized by the free movement of people, goods, and services. They achieve these rules,…

  • The 1787 Constitution and the Great Debate

    Table of Contents Introduction The Articles of Confederation and the 1787 Constitution The Drafting of the Constitution The Great Debate Conclusion References Introduction The crisis of the 1780’s was due in large part to the government structure of the United States in the aftermath of the American Revolution. Due to the traumatic experienced by the…

  • American Constitution Drafting and Ratification

    Table of Contents Introduction Articles and the Constitution Drafting The Debate over the Ratification Bill of Rights Conclusion References Introduction It is imperative to mention the drafting of the Constitution is a fascinating topic that is frequently discussed by scholars. The importance of the document should not be disregarded because the United States had to…