The term United states was for the first time officially used in the Declaration of Independence of America in 1776.The documents of this declaration had immensely helped in formulating the Constitution of America. Formerly, today’s USA was called as “United Colonies. The consolidated or United America was born as result of struggle of Americans against the British Colonialism.
The first settlers to America arrived in 1607 and expanded their trading companies, gradually forming colonies in America. Then came British who, controlled the America for 169 years before being thrown out.
The American Constitution which was formed in 1789 has still remained the same. Even the number of Amendments to American Constitution has been limited to twenty seven. On the other hand we have countries like France, China, Russia which have changed their constitutions for couple of times.
Written word is considered as more constant than the verbal communication. In terms of sudden changes in the government, the non-routine changes are recorded in the documents. It further helps the legislators and the executives in handling the situations.This is the reason America adopted …show more content…
Its survival for more than 200plus years denotes its adaptability .It was framed in 1787 in Philadelphia. The delegates from Virginia and delegates from New Jersey prepared two separate plans, discussing the structure and powers of national governments. Finally a compromise between two plans were struck to form the constitution. Unlike other constitutions ,the American constitution is brief with hardly 4000words.The architect of the constitution simply made the framework, and the dynamic society adjusted itself within the lines. The American constitution perfectly balances itself between the anarchy and despotism. It gives just the exact amount of power necessary for the