They have been in there for weeks in this dreadful heat!
We need a limited government!
We need consent of the governed
We need rule of law!
We need a democracy!
We need a representative government!
Charters of Virginia Company
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Dont forget your earlier documents, dear!
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Articles of Confederation
In 1787, the framers met in Philadelphia to revise and rewrite the failed Articles of Confederation.
We the People, of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty....
I just love presiding over such clever men!
They came prepared with certain ideas and political principles they wanted to include..
We need to separate the power over three branches.
We need a way to check the other branches and limit their powers!
We need federalism so the states still have power!
In fact, they had plenty of other earlier documents full of great ideas.
Looks great, but would if we want to make changes to it?
Don't worry, amendments must be approved by both houses of Congress and 3/4 of the states.
The Preamble of the Constitution is the introductory paragraph that outlines the purpose of our national government.
Did we forget anything?
The US Constitution was designed with certain systems like Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Federalism.
Before wrapping up, the framers also designed a complex system that provides for amendments or changes as the government grows and changes.