Question

EXTRA POINTS HELP QUICK 2.04 what is the intent of the constitution Delegates Response Template

Directions: Complete each section of this template using complete sentences.

Part 1
Most Honorable Delegates,

I recommend that state leaders replace the Articles of Confederation. We need a new Constitution. I have listed three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation below. I include an explanation of why each weakness is a problem.


Weakness #1:


Explanation:




Weakness #2:


Explanation:




Weakness #3:


Explanation:




Part 2
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Furthermore, I have reviewed the Preamble and would like to explain two reasons why it is important. I will describe and explain these reasons below.


Reason #1:






Reason #2:

Answer 1

Weakness number one is the government's inability to tax.

Explanation: While Congress can ask states for money, states frequently refuse, and Congress is unable to raise funds for a national army or pay off Revolutionary War debt.

Weakness number two: there is no separate executive branch.

Explanation: Without a separate executive branch, the national government is unable to carry out and enforce the laws passed by Congress.

Weakness #3: Congress lacks the authority to regulate interstate commerce and is not the sole creator of currency.

Because Congress lacks the authority to regulate interstate trade, it cannot intervene when one state passes a law taxing goods from other states. Because Congress is not the sole creator of currency, there are multiple types of currencies in circulation, states refuse to accept currencies from other states, and the economy suffers as a result.

Reason #1: The preamble establishes the hopes and objectives for the new government. This is significant because it demonstrates to the American people that they come first when it comes to government, and the government exists only by their grace (popular sovereignty).

Reason #2: The preamble outlines the purpose of government as forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquillity, providing for the common defense, promoting general welfare, and securing the blessings of liberty. "Form a more perfect union" refers to strengthening the relationship between states and the national government. "Establish justice" entails passing laws and enforcing them in a fair and reasonable manner. "Maintain domestic tranquility" means to keep the country's peace and order. "Provide for the common defense" refers to the country's defense against any foreign enemies. "Promote the general welfare" means allowing states and citizens to benefit from government protection. Finally, "secure the blessings of liberty" refers to safeguarding and preserving liberties for future generations. This is significant because it emphasizes that the government is FOR the people, as opposed to the government they previously had (the British monarchy).