Importance of the U.S. Constitution

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Importance of the U.S. Constitution

Scott Kinzler

Due: November 14th, 2014

Since the Philadelphia Convention in 1787, the United States of America has been maintained and based upon a very significant documentation of a set of laws and rights. This important representation is known as the U.S. Constitution. This document creates the primary structure and roles that the federal government plays. Along with creating directions for the federal government, the constitution provides rights to Americans, also known as constitutional rights. Lastly, this essential piece of writing places a boundary on the amount of power and decisions that the federal and state governments may have. The United States Constitution has played a significant role in the states since it's creation a few centuries ago. Originally, it was used for the original 13 states 200 plus years ago. Now 200 years later, the constitution is stretches from coast to coast and covers all 50 states in the nation.

Throughout many problems and key events faced by the United States of America, such as major wars, depressions, major massacres, and historical changes, the important thing is that the constitution has always protected the U.S. citizens and their rights as individuals. Although, the United States still faces problems, the importance of the constitution and the Bill of Rights cannot be stressed enough. Without this treasure of a document, the challenges the nation faces would be more difficult to overcome or provide support to the people struggling with the negative situations occurring.

The United States Constitution has several weaknesses, but it also contains many strengths within the successful forms. Two of the biggest capabilities that the constitution provides is the protected rights of individuals and the separation of powers. “The constitution's Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments which were made to protect the rights of citizens.” These rights in the “Bill of Rights...