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The u.s. constitution Historical Antecedents: American Revolution Articles of Confederation: League of Friendship Need for stronger national government: Military protection National commerce Meeting to amend Articles became Constitutional

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The u.s. constitution Historical Antecedents:
American Revolution
Articles of Confederation: “League of Friendship”
Need for stronger national government:
Military protection
National commerce
Meeting to amend Articles became Constitutional drafting event Copyright © 2021 Toni Jaeger-Fine. All rights reserved.<br>
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The u.s. constitution Historical Underpinnings:
Fear of distant, centralized government
States had all the power and would be asked to relinquish some authority
Popular comfort with state governments Copyright © 2021 Toni Jaeger-Fine. All rights reserved.<br>
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The u.s. constitution: Essential Attributes—Short and Enduring:
Short:
Enduring—more than 200 years old
Connection:
Ambiguities and gaps to be filled in by the courts; reflects fundamental role of the courts in common law system
Constitution as a “living” document rather than static as of time of ratification (“originalist” interpretation) Copyright © 2021 Toni Jaeger-Fine. All rights reserved.<br>