Constitution of the USA

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Constitution of the USA
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1CONSTITUTION OF USA
Introduction
On the summer of 1787 at Philadelphia, an educated intellectual class of people
gathered to form what later became one of the most progressive constitutions of the world, the
constitution of the United States of America. These fifty-five delegates decided upon essential
issues for the country where the issues concerning the country were debated, discussed and put
forward in the Constitution. These issues included fair and equal representation to the abolition
of the institution of slavery. The article discusses about the key tenets of the Constitution of
USA in the following portion.
Discussion
This constitution written in the 18th century is the marvel of clarity and brevity. There are
three main functions of the constitution namely the formation of a national government for the
country with three apparatus: legislative, the executive and the Judiciary. The second
important function of the constitution is to form the system of checks and balances between
these bodies since it is vital to maintain interdependence and dependence at the same time. The
last most important function of the constitution is to divide power between the federal and the
government of the state in terms of their responsibilities and duties. The Preamble of the
constitution declares to its people liberty and welfare of all with democratic tranquility and fair
justice to all. While the first article deals with the most critical apparatus of the government and
their power, the legislature, the second article discusses the Executive power and article three is
composed of the description of the Judiciary.