Compare Contrast the Constitution Then and Now
introduction How are Congress and the President doing to meet the promises of the Preamble to "establish justice," "insure domestic tranquility," "provide for the common defense," "promote the general welfare, and "ensure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity," In the original U.S. Construction the five promises that our four fathers decided on were to Establish justice, which involve our court systems. Insure domestic tranquility, this to me means no fighting among the citizens of the us. Provide for the common defense they recruited armies to protect us from other countries trying to take our lands away from us. Promote the general welfare means that we help feed our poor and less advantaged The United States government was founded on a written set of principles known as the Constitution. There have only been 17 amendments, or changes, since ratification. While the United States has evolved with time the role and function of the government, and the way the government guarantees civil rights and liberties, has also evolved. These changes have resulted from changing or broadening of the interpretation of the constitution. Although the core of the constitution has not changed, it has expanded and its interpretation has changed to keep up with societal demands. Whereas the six functions of government, as articulated in the Preamble remain the same, the functions have extended to govern issues not a factor during the 18th century. However, the primary function of the government to maintain order has remained unchanged. Throughout time, the government continuously adapted itself to provide various services and regulations to the public that it views as beneficial for the public good conculsion However in today’s government there The United States Constitution is the law of the United States. It is the foundation of this country and the most important document in its history. It provides the