The statement "the United States Constitution of 1787 represented an economic and ideological victory for the traditional American political elite" is partially true. Ideologically, political elites gain power through increased centralization. Economically, interests of elites are protected. However, Constitution prevents too much federal power by protecting state powers. This is explained by the Articles of Confederation (1781-1789) and constitutional convention, along with by Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson.
The Articles of Confederation government is less centralized, therefore there is less power to political elite. As a response, the constitutional convention gave the elite or national government, more power
The Articles of Confederation government is less centralized, therefore there is less power to political elite. As a response, the constitutional convention gave the elite or national government, more power