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Why did the framers of the constitution spend so much time discussing the history of political thought?
The Framers wanted their new government to avoid the mistakes of the past
Why did the framers think a constitution was necessary to achieve these purposes?
The Framers thought this because:England was being a bumA Constitution protects basic rightsAnd moreA constitution is a written plan that tells how a government should be run and organized. The Framers thought a constitution was necessary to achieve these purposes because without a constitution, we would live in a state of nature( trauma noise) where there is no government or laws. Some people would take away other peoples rights. Our rights to life liberty and property would not be protected. The framers read this from John Locke, a englishman who lived in the 1600s. John Locke said that everyone should make a social contract which is an agreement to make a government and follow its laws.
Why do you think the framers thought it was important to protect freedom of expression in the constitution?
The framers believed that protecting freedom of expression was crucial for democracy and individual liberty, as it allows for the open exchange of ideas and dissenting opinions. They recognized that a healthy democracy relies on citizens' ability to speak out against the government and advocate for change without fear of repression. By enshrining this right in the Constitution, they aimed to safeguard against tyranny and ensure that diverse perspectives could contribute to the public discourse. Ultimately, they saw freedom of expression as a fundamental pillar of a just society.
What were Hamilton's views of the constitution?
He believed, for one thing, that it could be taken loosely. Unlike his political rivals Jefferson and Madison, Hamilton believed that the government still had powers that weren't expressly stated, as evidenced by his support of a national bank. He argued that it was necessary and proper and the Constitution allowed for things that are necessary and proper. This is loose constructionism. Jefferson and Madison were strict constructionists and thought the Constitution was to be taken literally. In addition, he thought that power should be centered mostly in the executive branch, where Jefferson and Madison thought the legislative branch should hold most of the power. Hamilton also believed that the judicial branch had less power than the other two branches, and that that was a serious flaw with the Constitution.
Supporters of the Constitution thoughtthat the central government should?
Supporters of the Constitution thought that the central government should
What did the framers learn from debating about the constitution?
They learned what others thought and what to compromise on.
Why did the framers of the constitution spend so much time discussing the history of political thought?
The Framers wanted their new government to avoid the mistakes of the past
Why did the Framers of the Constitution decide that the US needed a new govt?
The Framers thought that the government was too weak and they wanted to give it more power than the states.
Why did the framers think a constitution was necessary to achieve these purposes?
The Framers thought this because:England was being a bumA Constitution protects basic rightsAnd moreA constitution is a written plan that tells how a government should be run and organized. The Framers thought a constitution was necessary to achieve these purposes because without a constitution, we would live in a state of nature( trauma noise) where there is no government or laws. Some people would take away other peoples rights. Our rights to life liberty and property would not be protected. The framers read this from John Locke, a englishman who lived in the 1600s. John Locke said that everyone should make a social contract which is an agreement to make a government and follow its laws.
What would the Framers of the Constitution have disagreed with?
the framers of the constitution would have argued about who shyould have more power. (the people) or the government. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr are good examples of this. Aaron Burr thought the wealthy and succesfull should run the country. Thomas Jefferson disagreed. He thought that those who worked the land (the farmers) should run the country.
Is the president's job as head of his political party mentioned in the constitution?
No. There is no mention of political parties in the Us Constitution. They did not exist in the US when the Constitution was written and I don't think most of the framers even thought about the possibility of their formation.
Why would the Framers of the Constitution have thought it necessary to add the Elastic Clause?
The Framers of the Constitution included the Elastic Clause, or Necessary and Proper Clause, to provide flexibility in governance and ensure that the federal government could adapt to changing circumstances and needs. By allowing Congress to make laws that are deemed necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers, they aimed to address unforeseen challenges and maintain effective governance. This foresight was essential to create a durable and responsive framework for the nation, ensuring that the government could evolve over time while still operating within constitutional limits.
Why isn't the constitution specific about the responsibilities of the president?
The framers of the constitution thought of the President as an administrator. They believed the department heads would work more with congress than with the president. They pictured the Vice President more as a prime minister rather than someone just sitting in front of the Senate. So, the framers of the constitution had a different concept of the presidency from the one that later developed.
Why does Patrick Henry object so strongly to the phrase you the people as used by the framers of the constitution?
He thought it was up to the People not the States to rule the Country. The first words were "We, the States..."
Why is do ordain and establish this constitution for the US of the preamble important?
i dont really know, but i think the framers just thought it was a good ending to the preamble i guess. i mean it does sound pretty fancy.
What is the difference between Alexander Hamilton's liberal and Thomas Jefferson's conservative interpretation of the Constitution?
Alexander Hamiltion was a firm believer in the "elastic clause" and thought that the Constitution could be bent to the federal government's will, to insure its supremacy. Jefferson wanted to limit the federal government's power and thought that the Constitution was to insure the liberties of the people and not the power of the government, so his interpretation was very scrict.
Why wasn't the Bill of Rights originally included in the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights was not originally included in the Constitution because some framers believed that the Constitution itself already protected individual rights and adding a separate list of rights might imply that those were the only rights protected. They also thought that the states already had their own protections for individual rights.
