The Compromises of the Constitution: Strengths, or Weaknesses?
The Compromises of the Constitution: Strengths, or Weaknesses?
Throughout the history of the independence of our country, the framework of government built by our forefathers has held up our nation in times both thick and thin. This Constitution is the backbone of the United States of America that has stood the test of time, and continues to guide as the supreme law of the land; however, as time progresses, rules must be reviewed and altered to adapt to the changing world. Without these compromises, our country would be running on a basis designed for a different nation, with different priorities and different needs; in order to be successful, a country needs a foundation with the ability to modify so as to accommodate current issues. Though changes made in the past may be controversial (such as the Three-Fifths Compromise, or the Fugitive Slave Clause), amendments are necessary for a functioning government to stay modern and up to date. The United States has become one of the most powerful forces on earth; without the compromises that have been made to the structure of its government, this accomplishment would not have been possible. One of the first compromises made to the United States' system of government was the Great Compromise of 1787; an arrangement made between the smaller states and the larger states during the Constitutional convention, it modified the legislative branch so it would contain two houses of representation. The Senate would continue to be an equal representation of each state, whereas the House of Representatives was created for proportional representation. This was an essential step for the nation's government; it ensured cooperation between small and large states, and guaranteed just decisions would be made on behalf of both parties. This compromise clearly outlined the legislative structure and how it would operate; an act that undoubtedly strengthened the Constitution, and laid a path for the future of the legislative branch.
Throughout the history of the independence of our country, the framework of government built by our forefathers has held up our nation in times both thick and thin. This Constitution is the backbone of the United States of America that has stood the test of time, and continues to guide as the supreme law of the land; however, as time progresses, rules must be reviewed and altered to adapt to the changing world. Without these compromises, our country would be running on a basis designed for a different nation, with different priorities and different needs; in order to be successful, a country needs a foundation with the ability to modify so as to accommodate current issues. Though changes made in the past may be controversial (such as the Three-Fifths Compromise, or the Fugitive Slave Clause), amendments are necessary for a functioning government to stay modern and up to date. The United States has become one of the most powerful forces on earth; without the compromises that have been made to the structure of its government, this accomplishment would not have been possible. One of the first compromises made to the United States' system of government was the Great Compromise of 1787; an arrangement made between the smaller states and the larger states during the Constitutional convention, it modified the legislative branch so it would contain two houses of representation. The Senate would continue to be an equal representation of each state, whereas the House of Representatives was created for proportional representation. This was an essential step for the nation's government; it ensured cooperation between small and large states, and guaranteed just decisions would be made on behalf of both parties. This compromise clearly outlined the legislative structure and how it would operate; an act that undoubtedly strengthened the Constitution, and laid a path for the future of the legislative branch.