MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.
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Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability.
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The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government.
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Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist states in times of crisis.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people.
Detailed explanation-2: -If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controuls on government would be necessary.
Detailed explanation-3: -The term “Separation of Powers” was coined by the 18th century philosopher Montesquieu. Separation of powers is a model that divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Framers structured the government in this way to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful, and to create a system of checks and balances. Under this system of checks and balances, there is an interplay of power among the three branches.