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The basis of all law in the United States is the Constitution. This Constitution is a document written by "outcasts" of England. The Constitution of the United States sets forth the nations fundamental laws. It establishes the form of the national government and defines the rights and liberties of the American people. ...
The Constitution was written to organize a strong national government for the American states. ... Leading statesmen, such as George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, began to discuss the creation of a strong national government under a new constitution. ...
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States may be proposed in two ways:
(1) If two-thirds of both houses approve, Congress may propose an amendment. ... These departments are not listed in the constitution and have varied in name and in number over the years. ...
The powers of Congress are specifically enumerated in the Constitution and include, among other things, the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, and tariffs. ... The Constitution of the United States provides the basic rights of American citizens, and laws passed by Congress give additional rights. ... American citizens have the right to vote for the President and members of Congress and to run for government office themselves. ... American citizens, unlike those of some countries, cannot be forced to leave their homeland. American citizenship cannot be taken away, except for certain serious actions. ... The United States had taken over Puerto Rico through the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Approximate Word count = 2839
Approximate Pages = 11.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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