When the Constitution of the United States was written in 1787 it changed the lives of many. The constitution is such a famous piece of writing for many reasons. It is well known not just because it established a democratic government but, more of how it consistent it is with modern society. When the constitution was written the founding fathers made it in such a way that it would be able to relate to society as it modernized.
As this new democratic government was set up, three branches of government were set up. The executive, legislative and judicial branches were created to ensure that they can keep each other in check. One of the biggest issues the founding fathers wanted to accomplish was establish a government where power wouldn’t be abused again. Also the people in power would only have a certain amount of years in that place. “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives” (The Constitution of the United States). The people would be given the choice every so often to chose the people they want in power. They had learned from past mistakes to set a new government that would benefit the people.
The three branches check and balance each other out. One branch doesn’t have more power than the other. For laws to be passed there would be stages for that law to go through. If power was abused by the president, the other branches would have the power to impeach the president. “The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments” (The Constitution of the united States). Everyone was guaranteed to have a fair trial.
The Bill of Rights that were given to each citizen to make s...
