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What a unique question that I haven't heard discussed. Since it ended up being such a success, most people don't consider the proceedings with weaknesses...but there were elements that some people took issue with. One: The proceedings were held in secret. Windows were papered over so people couldn't even see what was going on. The rooms were hot with lots of flies busily roaming. Two: The U.S. Constitution did not include a Bill of Rights.
The Federalists had their hands full in trying to get the U.S. Constitution ratified, so they felt the Constitution should be ratified and then amend it with a bill of rights. The two big states leaders in Virginia and New York were determined to defeat the Constitution. Another Federalist position was: All rights not defined in the Constitution then remain with the states and the people. They were concerned that if you start naming these rights, then it worked in reverse - that you would only have the rights that were listed...it was solved when Amendment #9 was added:
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Also, Amendment #10 was included: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
This addressed the concerns of the Federalists and the anti-Federalists. It was adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1789 and sent to the states for ratification which was ratified by the states in 1791.
Third issue: The Convention set up a subcommittee to investigate how to create a new economic/commerce system. It got too complicated, so they decided to remove that objective and wait until the new Congress was initiated in March of 1789. Fortunately, they turned to Alexander Hamilton who became President Washington's Secretary of the Treasury...He produced 5 major reports that changed the direction of the U.S. from bankrupt to thriving!
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What was the name of the first document that governed the United States?
the articles of confederation was the first governing document
What document set up the first federal government in the United States?
The Articles of Confederation (full name: Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union), drafted in June 1776, allowed the States to retain the sovereignty in most areas. The federal government operated under the Articles of Confederation from 1777 until 1789, when it was replaced by the more comprehensive US Constitution.
What was the first constitution of the United States called.?
Articles of Confederation
What was the name given to the form of government they adopted on November 15 1777 by the American colonies?
Articles of Confederation
What was the name of the first written form of government for the American colonies and why did this particular government fail?
Articles of Confederation. The Articles were very loosely defined and allowed the States to mostly govern themselves. This meant everything from criminal laws and punishment to currency. This made the states weak and disjointed, and they were scrapped for a stronger central government.
