USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

THE 13 COLONIES LIFE IN EARLY AMERICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the US Constitution written?
A
As an agreement with the Natives
B
As an agreement with the King
C
Rules and laws were needed in a new country
D
As a peace treaty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A chief aim of the Constitution as drafted by the Convention was to create a government with enough power to act on a national level, but without so much power that fundamental rights would be at risk.

Detailed explanation-2: -First it creates a national government consisting of a legislative, an executive, and a judicial branch, with a system of checks and balances among the three branches. Second, it divides power between the federal government and the states. And third, it protects various individual liberties of American citizens.

Detailed explanation-3: -It generates trust and coordination between the government and the citizens. It specifies the type of government for a country and how it should function. It lays down limits on the powers of the government. It lays down the rights and duties of the citizens.

Detailed explanation-4: -It determines the relationship of the citizens with the governments. It protects and provides the basic rights to all the citizens of the country. It specifies on how the Government would be elected and who will have the power and the responsibility to take important decisions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rule of law is a principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are: Publicly promulgated. Equally enforced. Independently adjudicated.

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