We the People (794301)
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We the People
Though the United States was recognized as an independent nation when the war was over, it was not one nation as it is today.
In 1783 most Americans saw themselves first as citizens of their own state than of the new United States. Each individual American country had its own government and behaved very much like an independent state.
Many Americans became worried about the future. How could the country prosper if the states continued to quarrel among themselves?
The first big problem that faced the new United Slates was how to join together these sometimes quarrelsome little countries into one united nation.
The states had to enforce law and order, collect taxes, pay a large public debt, and regulate trade among themselves. They also had to deal with Indian tribes and negotiate with other governments. Leading statesmen, such as George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, began to discuss the creation of a strong national government under a new constitution.
The Constitution of the United States created the system of federal government which began to function in 1789.
The Constitution consists of a preamble, seven articles and 26 amendments. The first 10 are called the Bill of Rights.
The Constitution begins with the famous Preamble:
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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.
The Constitution of the US sets forth the nation's fundamental laws. It establishes the form of the national government and defines the rights and liberties of the American people.
The Bill of Rights was added because the original Constitution said nothing about the rights and freedoms of individual citizens. The Bill of Rights promised to protect individual rights and freedoms. It promised all Americans freedom of religion, a free press, free speech, the right to carry arms, the right to a fair trial by jury, and protection against "cruel and unusual punishments".
The duty "10 preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States" and enforce the laws made by the Congress is given to the President.
The President (any natural-born citizen over 34) is elected for a term of four years and can onlv be re-elected for one more term. The power of the President is limited by the Congress. The rule is "the President proposes, but Congress disposes."
American history knew great presidents who did much for their country. Among them were George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
George Washington (1732 — 99) the first president of the US. He is often called "the father of his country"^ Washington's Birthday on February 22nd is celebrated as a public Holiday on President's Day.
Thomas Jefferson (1743 — 1826) the third president of the US (1801 — 09). Jefferson wrote a large part of the Declaration of Independence. He is also considered to be the founder of the Democratic Party.
James Madison (1757 — 1836) the fourth president of the US (1809 — 1817), famous for helping to write the Constitution.
Abraham Lincoln (1809—65) the 16th Republican President of the US (1861—65). Lincoln was against slavery. He is remembered as one of the greatest American presidents and his picture can be seen on the five-dollar bill.
Theodore Roosevelt (1858— 1919) the 26th president of the USA (1901—09), a Republican. At the age of 42, Roosevelt was the youngest person to become president of the USA. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his part in ending the Russian-Japanese War.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882—1945) the 32d president of the US. He was president during the Great Depression and was responsible for his country's efforts during the Second World War, during which he was elected for the third and the fourth times. Roosevelt is the only president to have served more than two terms.
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