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How much do you think what was and wasn’t included in the Constitution was affected by the backgrounds and identities of those who wrote it?

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The drafting of the U.S. Constitution was significantly influenced by the backgrounds of its framers, who were predominantly wealthy, white, male landowners. Their perspectives, shaped by social, economic, and cultural factors, played a role in decisions and omissions within the Constitution. Issues like slavery and the rights of women and Native Americans were influenced by societal norms and biases, leading to compromises during the constitutional convention. While the Constitution's principles endure, it is important to recognize its historical context and subsequent amendments that have addressed initial shortcomings and expanded rights over time.

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Not sure if i even answered this correctly and this is kinda a fragment of an answer but I looked into this and looked up some articles and tried my best
Welll the declaration, the constitution, and the the bill of rights are based on the idea that all have certain fundamental rights that governments are created to protect but at the same time the declaration, the constitution, and the bill of rights are different kinds of documents with different purposes. The declaration and Bill of Rights set limitations on government; the constitution was designed both to create an energetic government and also to constraint. The declaration and Bill of Rights reflect fear of an overly centralized government imposing its will on the people of the states; the constitution was designed to empower the central government to preserve the blessings of liberty for the people of the United States.
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