Why is a New Government Needed
A new government was needed because The Articles of Confederation is too weak
to end conflicts. It was also needed because there was only one branch of government,
the Legislative branch. The Founding Fathers solved that problem by establishing a new
government called The Constitution. This government had three branches of
government instead of just one. The branches were the Executive branch, the Judicial
branch and the Legislative branch.
The Purpose of the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is a plan that sets up how the U.S. Government works. It
serves several purposes and is designed to provide a separation of powers among the
three branches of government. For example, the Legislative Branch enacts the laws; the
Executive Branch carries out the laws; and the Judicial branch interprets the laws.
Another purpose of the U.S. Constitution is to provide a system of checks and balances
which ensures one branch doesn't become too powerful. For instance, if Congress passes
a laws, the president can veto or reject it. If two-thirds of the Legislature still want the
law, they can override the president. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court can invalidate or
cancel a law if it contradicts or violates the U.S. Constitution. Another purpose is to
provide shared powers. The federal government, for example, shares some powers with
the state government. Some powers remain separated, however. For instance, only the
federal government can declare war and print its own money. Meanwhile, the states can
establish schools and regulate local governments. Both the federal and state
governments can impose taxes, regulate banks and have their own courts. Federation is a
strong central government that shares powers with the states who keep control of their
own affairs.
What Powers Do the New Government Have?
In the new government there are three branches. The Executive branch's jobs are
to make new laws and to approve laws made by the congress. The second branch, the
Judicial, makes sure the laws do not go against the Constitution. The last branch, the
Legislative, has the power to create and send new laws to the Executive branch where
the president either approves or vetoes the law.
How is the Government Structured and Organized?
The U.S. government is structured and organized into three branches: the
Legislative, the Executive and the Judicial. The Legislative branch's job is to make laws.
Its member are elected to Congress by the people. Congress is divided into the House of
Representatives and the Senate. Meanwhile, the Executive branch carries out the laws,
and even makes some laws. This branch is lead by the president and vice president. The
Judicial branch decides what the laws mean. These branches are designed to keep
American citizens in check.
What is the Bill of Rights and Why Is It Necessary?
The Bill of Rights is created to prohibit our government from infringing on our
rights and liberties presumed to be preexisting. It is necessary because the U.S.
Constitution is lacking individual rights. Thus, the Bill of Rights are needed! James
Madison proposed amendments, or additions, to the Constitution. The first 10
amendments focus on basic freedoms. For example, the 1st Amendment provides
freedom of speech and religion. Meanwhile, the 2nd Amendment states that citizens
have the right to bear arms. The Bill of Rights is necessary to protect our rights and
liberties.