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Which principle included in the US Constitution shows that the farmers agreed with Montesquieu?
Montesquieu supported the principle of equality among all men. He propagated this principle during the French Revolution. The framers included this principle in the US Constitution, stating that all men are created equal.Ê
What was passed in 1789 keeping a promise made by Federalists during ratification of the Constitution?
The 10 Amendments which are called the Bill of Rights were approved and became part of the Constitution.
Who are the opponents of the ratification of the constitution?
Anti-Federalists
The constitutional idea of states' rights was strongest during which historical period?
It was actually the strongest before the constitution was passed when the country was under the Articles of Confederation.
What are framers in American history?
Framers in American history refer to the delegates who participated in the drafting of the United States Constitution in 1787. They were a group of influential leaders, including figures like George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, who sought to create a stronger federal government to replace the Articles of Confederation. Their discussions and compromises during the Constitutional Convention laid the foundation for the structure of American government and the principles of democracy, federalism, and individual rights that still guide the nation today.
What issue divides the framers into two parties during the debate over the constitution?
The issue of separation of powers is what divided the two parties during the debate over the constitution.
What did the 1st amendment reveal about the attitude toward freedom held by the framers of the US Constitution?
The Framers of American Constitution were visionaries. They did design the Constitution to endure. They not only addressed the specific challenges facing the nation during their lifetimes, but also established the foundational principles that would sustain and also guide the new nation into an uncertain future.
What limit did the framers of the constitution place specifically on the department of defense?
The framers of the constitution did not explicitly place a limit on the Department of Defense, as it did not exist in its current form during their time. However, they did establish checks and balances within the government to prevent the concentration of power, which indirectly applies to all branches, including the Department of Defense. Additionally, the constitution outlines the power of Congress to declare war and appropriate funds for defense, giving some control over the department.
Did the constitutional framers ever change their minds from their original views during or after the constitutional convention debates If so does anyone know an example?
Of or relating to the constitution of body or mind
Why was the continental constitution called in the Revolutionary War?
The original constitution used during the Revolutionary War was called the Articles of Confederation.
Why were the Framers of the US Constitution comfortable with designating the president to be the commander in chief during a war?
The Framers of the US Constitution were comfortable with having a president act as the commander in chief once a war began. They were comfortable with this system in that having a civilian control the armed forces during a war, any misuse of power could be "fixed" in that the president would have to run for office again. Any abuses of power could be corrected at the ballot box.
Called for prayer during the constitution convention?
Benjamin Franklin
Which principle included in the US Constitution shows that the farmers agreed with Montesquieu?
Montesquieu supported the principle of equality among all men. He propagated this principle during the French Revolution. The framers included this principle in the US Constitution, stating that all men are created equal.Ê
How did Montesquieu impact science or government during his time period and in the future?
His greatest work, "L'Esprit des lois" or "The Spirit of the Laws" was the single most influential work for the framers of the US Constitution (except for the Bible)
What is the Constitutional Convention of 1787 called?
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was called in order to consider amendments to the Articles of Confederation, not to write another Constitution entirely. During deliberations over amendments to the Articles, it was realized that the Articles could not be patched up to make them workable. The framers began to think in terms of a completely different approach to a national government and created the Constitution. One irony is that some of the states never would have sent delegations to the Convention if they knew the Framers were going to create a whole new system instead of fixing the old one.State house, Philadelphia, PA. There is a copy of it at Knox Berry Farm in LA.
What was the historical time period in which Shakespeare live called?
He lived during the Renaissance period.
How has American constitution been able to change during the years?
yes they are called ammendments
