In September 1786 at the Convention in Annapolis delegates from five states wanted to have a convention just to see what they could do to make the articles of confederation better and make some tweaks on them. They did so and they made some big changes in the rights of citizens that the articles of confederation didn't have. This was a very big deal for us today as we couldn't have some of the rights we have today if they haven't done …show more content…
Its first three words “We The People” means that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.The Constitution assigned to Congress responsibility for organizing the executive and judicial branches, raising revenue, declaring war, and making all laws necessary for executing these powers. The president is permitted to veto legislative acts but Congress has the authority to override presidential vetoes by two-thirds majorities of both houses.
The process to ratify in the constitution provided for much popular debate in the states. The Constitution would take effect once it had been ratified by nine of the thirteen states. During the debate over the Constitution, two parties emerged. The Federalists, who supported adoption, and the Anti-Federalists, who opposed it. One of the main points of arguments between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists was the lack of basic civil rights in the Constitution between them. This led for the bill of rights to be the guidelines for the