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    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

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    The U.S Constitution is a written document that tells the fundamental law of the U.S government, and gives citizens their basic basic rights. What is the Constitution Written fundamental law of the U.S government Oldest written constitution being used in the world today Defines the principal insides of the government and their jurisdictions Product of political compromise from ongoing debates Why the constitution was needed and made The first constitution, the Articles of Confederation was weak let

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    As our society is constantly changing, the Constitution is presented as an object of reverence because what is now the United States, it holds us together with the flexibility and strength of the living document, how the Constitution provides a stable framework, and how the amendment process changes the Constitution. The flexibility and strength of the living document makes the Constitution work because congress has the power to make proper and necessary finalized decisions to carry out its enumerated

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    My Federalist 2 The Constitution of the United States has been criticized on, primarily, three grounds. Firstly, the Constitution’s dealing with the rights of the people, or the lack thereof. Secondly, the Constitution’s unwillingness to mention the slaves within the several states. Finally, many point to the notion that the Constitution allows for a massive, corruptible government wherein an elite group of officials, or the majority of the people, can become tyrannical and work against the liberties

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    2306 2/26/16 Amending the Texas Constitution Texas is currently on its sixth constitution. Unlike the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution is a very detailed document, leaving little room for growth and the unforeseen. This is why so many amendments are needed. That is partly because it is structured in such a confusing manner that may be hard to understand, and partly because it is so detailed that frequent changes may be needed. Constitutions have four purposes; legitimacy, organizing

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    A constitution is a legal document that states what a government is allowed to do and how the government can do it. It also defines government structures proposing different bodies and agencies an example being the three branches (legislature, executive, judiciary). The constitution is an important document specifically to countries with federal systems. A federal system is one where the states get their authority from the people instead of relying on national government. (Geer et al. 71). Constitutions

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    So what is the Constitution, and what is the history of how it became what it is today? First I will discuss what the Constitution is exactly. The Constitution requires the government to protect our rights. It is viewed as a contract, and we the people have our part of the contract, and the government has their part of the contract. We need to hold the government accountable on what they have agreed to do, in securing our rights. The foundation of what led up to the Constitution is the following

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    assistance with your writing skills, refer to the Ashford Writing Center.) 1. The Constitution: a. Provide an introductory paragraph that briefly describes one strength and one weakness of the U.S. Constitution. There are numerous assets and flaws that have sustain the Constitution over the years, therefore, that is why it remains steadfast for over the 225 years and going. I believe one strength the U.S. Constitution is adaptability because it is a living document, it can adapt to changes made through

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    LAWS121 Essay: New Zealand 's constitution is very unique and is the base of our legal system. The constitution is unwritten allowing a variety of elements that make up our constitution some are; constitution conventions and statutes. New Zealand 's constitution structure is separated into three branches; the legislature, judiciary and the executive . The executive is the decision making branch, it is believed that the executive is where the real power of parliamentary supremacy lies, as the decisions

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    2015 The Purpose of the United States Constitution What is the purpose of the U.S Constitution? Well there are a couple purposes of the U.S constitution. The main purpose of the Constitution is to establish a federal government for the U.S and Delegate to the federal government certain limited powers. There are also a couple other purposes, to establish justice, to make for a perfect union, and provide for the common defense. But overall the U.S constitution is what we live by. Sets rules for the

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