Political Genesis of Constitution Presented By: April E. Brizuela BSIT The government during the Pre-Spanish period was primarily founded on a barangay form of government where the DATU or RAJAJ acted as a leader and administrator .The DATU possessed the essential qualification of superior intelligence ‚strength ‚ influence and wealth . His responsibilities were attuned to maintaining peace and order ‚ community organization and executor of the justice system. The Spanish colonial period saw
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Constitution and Systems of Georgia CaSandra Edmonds POL 215 January 10‚ 2011 Rosalind McAdams Constitution and Systems of Georgia “To perpetuate the principles of free government‚ insure justice to all‚ preserve peace‚ promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family” (Constitution of the state of Georgia‚ 2007‚ p. 4). These words begin the preamble of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. Within the realms of reality‚ every individual needs to believe that preserving
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The U.S constitution limits and gives powers to the President‚ Congress‚ and U.S Supreme Court. This means that it keeps the three branches of government from overpowering each other. It also gives powers to the certain branches of government to make them have equal powers. The founding fathers wanted a government that was balanced. They no longer wanted a government with an all-powerful king that might take away their rights. The U.S. Constitution creates a strong government but by separating
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Constitution of the United States. The Founding Father had a fair number of obstacles to overcome to get the Constitution passed and ratified. One of their big obstacles was the fact that everyone did not want a national government that would have more power than an individual state. None of the states wanted to be controlled or taxed by anyone else. The people were afraid of having an executive branch that would resemble anything like a king. The other issued addressed was that no part of the government
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Samuel Bryan goes by the pseudonym “Centinel” argues that the checks and balance system proposed in the Constitution was too complicated‚ hid corruption and tyranny‚ and infringed on citizen’s liberties. The importance of this article was that it questioned the creation of a three government branch system that most citizens would not possibly understand and be able to hold accountable. Centinel believes a simpler form of government consisting of one branch is the best solution because it is easier
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The United States Constitution avoids tyranny by separation of power‚ federalism‚ and checks and balances. The creators of the Constitution made sure to safeguard against tyranny so the citizens wouldn’t retaliate again like they did with the British. One of the important steps of making the United States was the Bill Of Rights. Many states didn’t approve of the Constitution because it didn’t list any of their rights. After that‚ the first ten amendments were added. Important leaders in creating
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Irish Constitution Please note that the following article is background information only on this topic. It in no way constitutes a sample or exemplary answer on this topic. Student work Bunreacht na hÉireann‚ the Irish Constitution‚ dates from 1937 – an era in Irish history when nationalism and the drive for total self-determination were high on the political agenda. The constitution of Éamon de Valera granted a higher level of independence to Ireland than the restrictive constitution of
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U.S. Constitution and Use of Force David Baxter CJ400 Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice Park College September 25th‚ 2010 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Ideologies Affecting Police Use of Force 4-6 Public Climate Regarding Use of Force 6-8 Law Enforcement’s Position Regarding Use of Force 8-12 Societal
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The Montana State Constitution The State Constitution of Montana sets forth the basic governmental roles‚ responsibilities‚ and expectations that apply to the governing officials and citizens of the state. The state’s Constitution also explains the rights of the people. The statements of the Constitution are upheld by state and federal mandates. It is a strong‚ binding artifact of Montana’s evolutionary history. The Montana State Constitution could be compared to a timeline‚ as the changes in
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The Constitution of the United States is often called a "living document‚" meaning that it is open for interpretation. The Constitution of the United States can be interpreted differently as the times andcircumstances change. In creating the Constitution‚ our Founding Fathers wanted the Constitution to be able to be flexible and open to what changes might need to be placed. They believed that their job was to set down the basic principles. This would allow future generations to make what changes
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