Constitutional History

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This paper is about the guiding principles of the United States Constitution. It looks at the intentions of its authors, the original basis for the document, what it has meant to America's political and social development, and the success it has had in guiding the United States along its path in history.

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"The Articles of Confederation and the Constitution resembled each other in some cases and differed from each other greatly in other aspects. The Articles of Confederation were a foundation for the Constitution, and sometimes called the Pre-Constitution. The Confederation, which existed from 1781 until 1789, lacked power to deal with interstate issues, to enforce its will on states, and had little stature in the eyes of the world. It was time for a revision, a new perspective, and a radical change in our government system. However, the principles which guided the crafting of the Declaration of Independence were those same ideals which Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, and others used to write the Constitution."

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