Comparison Paper GOVT200
The U.S Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are very different in their objectives and personal appeal. Since it was established the U.S. Constitution has been the foundation for the U.S. Government. The U.S. Constitution has been designated the supreme law of the country. The Declaration of Independence is a brief letter that shows that 13 colonies became independent and desired to no longer be held captive under British law. The Declaration of Independence shows that the United States of America is an independent and free nation. You can see the Declaration of Independence announced to the world that the U.S. had become independent and the U.S. Constitution stated the guidelines and rules on how the country should be ran.
Written by Thomas Jefferson and later edited by the Continental Congress, The Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by the thirteen United States of America on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence states the government’s philosophies, all citizens should be treated equally, they are entitled to most inalienable rights such as life, liberty and the right to happiness. It also mentions that the government that does not honor the Declaration of Independence and have the people consent will be considered illegitimate. The Declaration had many claims made against the King of England stated that he trampled on the rights of citizens and that he refused to show respect to anyone. The U.S Constitution was written in 1787, the Constitution was written by a group of...
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