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href="/essay/The-United-States-Constitution-P3UJFJ24J8B6S" class="hide-for-large"><h2 class="heading-s weight-700 brand-secondary">The United States Constitution</h2></a><ul><li>2133 Words</li><li>8 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-7 position-relative"><div class="card-grade-essay-preview-col show-for-large"><a href="/essay/The-United-States-Constitution-P3UJFJ24J8B6S" class="show-for-large"><h2 class="heading-m weight-700 brand-secondary">The United States Constitution</h2></a></div><p class="text-m break-word word-break text-ellipsis-after">The Constitution The Constitution is the foundation of the United States Government. Each branch of the government relies upon this document to dictate how power is distributed in this democracy and the people rely on the Constitution to protect them from the Federal government's power. Before the Constitution the colonies were divided under the governance of the Articles of Confederation. This first government was adequate through the Revolutionary War but afterwards the people needed union</p></div><div class="columns large-2-5 position-relative show-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><ul><li>2133 Words</li><li>8 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns large-2-5 show-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-decent-essays"><div><span>Decent Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-2-5 position-relative card-grade-essay-button-col"><a class="button text-m " href="/essay/The-United-States-Constitution-P3UJFJ24J8B6S">Preview</a></div></div></li><li><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 card box-shadow card-grade-essay"><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 hide-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-decent-essays"><div><span>Decent Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-4 medium-2 position-relative card-grade-essay-placeholder-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK2E9PKVUXYW"><img src="//assets.bartleby.com/1.17/images/placeholders/default_paper_6.png" width="100%"/></a></div><div class="columns small-8 medium-10 position-relative hide-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK2E9PKVUXYW" class="hide-for-large"><h2 class="heading-s weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a><ul><li>979 Words</li><li>4 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-7 position-relative"><div class="card-grade-essay-preview-col show-for-large"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK2E9PKVUXYW" class="show-for-large"><h2 class="heading-m weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a></div><p class="text-m break-word word-break text-ellipsis-after">In 1787 the Constitution of the United States was written and ratified to better that time period. Many people believe that the Constitution was an excellent tool in previous years but, it is no longer relevant to today’s society. Others disagree, they think that the United States Constitution is still applicable to today’s American citizens. The Constitution is significant to American life, it protects each individual’s rights, limits the federal government’s power, and amendments can be added to</p></div><div class="columns large-2-5 position-relative show-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><ul><li>979 Words</li><li>4 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns large-2-5 show-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-decent-essays"><div><span>Decent Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-2-5 position-relative card-grade-essay-button-col"><a class="button text-m " href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK2E9PKVUXYW">Preview</a></div></div></li><li><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 card box-shadow card-grade-essay"><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 hide-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-good-essays"><div><span>Good Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-4 medium-2 position-relative card-grade-essay-placeholder-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-PKC5DHVK6Y3W"><img src="//assets.bartleby.com/1.17/images/placeholders/default_paper_6.png" width="100%"/></a></div><div class="columns small-8 medium-10 position-relative hide-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-PKC5DHVK6Y3W" class="hide-for-large"><h2 class="heading-s weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a><ul><li>1337 Words</li><li>6 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-7 position-relative"><div class="card-grade-essay-preview-col show-for-large"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-PKC5DHVK6Y3W" class="show-for-large"><h2 class="heading-m weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a></div><p class="text-m break-word word-break text-ellipsis-after">A constitution is defined as the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or those of such nature are governed. The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law over our nation as a set of rules in which our country is run. In addition to following the rules of the national constitution Texas also has its own constitution as wall as every other state’s; Texas’s is among the longest. Similarly to the United States Constitution, the structure and function</p></div><div class="columns large-2-5 position-relative show-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><ul><li>1337 Words</li><li>6 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns large-2-5 show-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-good-essays"><div><span>Good Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-2-5 position-relative card-grade-essay-button-col"><a class="button text-m " href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-PKC5DHVK6Y3W">Preview</a></div></div></li><li><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 card box-shadow card-grade-essay"><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 hide-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-decent-essays"><div><span>Decent Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-4 medium-2 position-relative card-grade-essay-placeholder-col"><a href="/essay/The-United-States-Constitution-FK8K873TGXZW"><img src="//assets.bartleby.com/1.17/images/placeholders/default_paper_6.png" width="100%"/></a></div><div class="columns small-8 medium-10 position-relative hide-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><a href="/essay/The-United-States-Constitution-FK8K873TGXZW" class="hide-for-large"><h2 class="heading-s weight-700 brand-secondary">The United States Constitution</h2></a><ul><li>958 Words</li><li>4 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-7 position-relative"><div class="card-grade-essay-preview-col show-for-large"><a href="/essay/The-United-States-Constitution-FK8K873TGXZW" class="show-for-large"><h2 class="heading-m weight-700 brand-secondary">The United States Constitution</h2></a></div><p class="text-m break-word word-break text-ellipsis-after">The United States Constitution was adopted September 17, 1787. The purpose around its construction was to add more detailed rights, laws and regulations in the United States than the Articles of Confederation gave when it was established on November 15, 1777. The ratification of the Bill Of Rights added to the constitution December 5, 1791 created a clear understanding of the rights garneted to the American people. The founders created laws and restrictions that limited the governmental power and</p></div><div class="columns large-2-5 position-relative show-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><ul><li>958 Words</li><li>4 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns large-2-5 show-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-decent-essays"><div><span>Decent Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-2-5 position-relative card-grade-essay-button-col"><a class="button text-m " href="/essay/The-United-States-Constitution-FK8K873TGXZW">Preview</a></div></div></li><li><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 card box-shadow card-grade-essay"><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 hide-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-decent-essays"><div><span>Decent Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-4 medium-2 position-relative card-grade-essay-placeholder-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK42NQ3VG5YQ"><img src="//assets.bartleby.com/1.17/images/placeholders/default_paper_6.png" width="100%"/></a></div><div class="columns small-8 medium-10 position-relative hide-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK42NQ3VG5YQ" class="hide-for-large"><h2 class="heading-s weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a><ul><li>972 Words</li><li>4 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-7 position-relative"><div class="card-grade-essay-preview-col show-for-large"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK42NQ3VG5YQ" class="show-for-large"><h2 class="heading-m weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a></div><p class="text-m break-word word-break text-ellipsis-after">The constitution, the governing document of the United States, virtually perfect in its creation and given life through the thoughts, worries, and dreams of a few great and very intelligent men, it can be said to be the living law of the land, one that has grown and matured with society and the world of today. This document has performed amazingly in its ability to represent the people of its time and to allow room for interpretation of law in combination with society to allow it to continue to represent</p></div><div class="columns large-2-5 position-relative show-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><ul><li>972 Words</li><li>4 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns large-2-5 show-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-decent-essays"><div><span>Decent Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-2-5 position-relative card-grade-essay-button-col"><a class="button text-m " href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK42NQ3VG5YQ">Preview</a></div></div></li><li><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 card box-shadow card-grade-essay"><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 hide-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-better-essays"><div><span>Better Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-4 medium-2 position-relative card-grade-essay-placeholder-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK97Q6TK6Y3W"><img src="//assets.bartleby.com/1.17/images/placeholders/default_paper_6.png" width="100%"/></a></div><div class="columns small-8 medium-10 position-relative hide-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK97Q6TK6Y3W" class="hide-for-large"><h2 class="heading-s weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a><ul><li>1552 Words</li><li>7 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-7 position-relative"><div class="card-grade-essay-preview-col show-for-large"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK97Q6TK6Y3W" class="show-for-large"><h2 class="heading-m weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a></div><p class="text-m break-word word-break text-ellipsis-after">The Constitution of the United States has governed this country for over 200 years. The Bill of Rights, also known has the first Ten Amendments of the Constitution, has protected the unalienable rights of citizens in the United State. Selective incorporation was used in order to nationalize the Bill of Rights and protect the immunities, rights, and privileges of all United States citizens within the states. The success of Selective Incorporation, along with the 14th Amendment, ensured that states</p></div><div class="columns large-2-5 position-relative show-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><ul><li>1552 Words</li><li>7 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns large-2-5 show-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-better-essays"><div><span>Better Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-2-5 position-relative card-grade-essay-button-col"><a class="button text-m " href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-FK97Q6TK6Y3W">Preview</a></div></div></li><li><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 card box-shadow card-grade-essay"><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 hide-for-large position-relative card-grade-essay-grade-col grade-decent-essays"><div><span>Decent Essays</span></div></div><div class="columns small-4 medium-2 position-relative card-grade-essay-placeholder-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-PK5CFGKVUXYQ"><img src="//assets.bartleby.com/1.17/images/placeholders/default_paper_6.png" width="100%"/></a></div><div class="columns small-8 medium-10 position-relative hide-for-large card-grade-essay-words-col"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-PK5CFGKVUXYQ" class="hide-for-large"><h2 class="heading-s weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a><ul><li>894 Words</li><li>4 Pages</li></ul></div><div class="columns small-12 medium-12 large-7 position-relative"><div class="card-grade-essay-preview-col show-for-large"><a href="/essay/The-Constitution-Of-The-United-States-PK5CFGKVUXYQ" class="show-for-large"><h2 class="heading-m weight-700 brand-secondary">The Constitution Of The United States</h2></a></div><p class="text-m break-word word-break text-ellipsis-after">the substratum for that country. A Constitution can be defined as a document that is the substratum of the country’s principles. Elements in the Constitution may contain sundry information. Which can include: how many terms a leader may serve, what rights the citizens have, how the judicial system works, etc. The United States in no different from those countries. Every constitution is different, no country has the exact constitution as another. 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