Alexander Hamilton: Article Analysis
The Articles
The Constitution consists of an introductory preamble, seven articles that outline the system of government and how federal and state governments interact with one another, and an ending endorsement that was signed by 38 out of the 55 delegates.
Preamble
The word ‘preamble’ is literally defined as “an introduction”, which is exactly the purpose it serves in the Constitution. This opening statement illustrates how the collective United States put the Constitution into effect in order to secure the freedoms of Americans and ensure a democratic country.
Articles 1-3 The first three articles describe the three branches of the federal government. The first branch is legislative, which consists of a Congress that is formed by a Senate and a House of Representatives. The second branch is executive, which consists of the office of the President of the United States. The third branch is judicial, which is primarily made up of the Supreme Court. All three articles first define the standards at which each branch is operated, and then further describes the …show more content…
The Federalist Papers, co-written with John Jay and James Madison, introduced unprecedented plans for the country’s government that eventually evolved into the Articles of Confederation, and later the Constitution. Hamilton started his federal career serving as Senior Officer of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, a position that was preceded by George Washington. After the war, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party and was also the Secretary of the Treasury in President Washington’s cabinet. It can be argued that without Hamilton’s political action and new ideas, the Constitution might not have been written as it was, and the United States federal government wouldn’t be where it is
The Constitution consists of an introductory preamble, seven articles that outline the system of government and how federal and state governments interact with one another, and an ending endorsement that was signed by 38 out of the 55 delegates.
Preamble
The word ‘preamble’ is literally defined as “an introduction”, which is exactly the purpose it serves in the Constitution. This opening statement illustrates how the collective United States put the Constitution into effect in order to secure the freedoms of Americans and ensure a democratic country.
Articles 1-3 The first three articles describe the three branches of the federal government. The first branch is legislative, which consists of a Congress that is formed by a Senate and a House of Representatives. The second branch is executive, which consists of the office of the President of the United States. The third branch is judicial, which is primarily made up of the Supreme Court. All three articles first define the standards at which each branch is operated, and then further describes the …show more content…
The Federalist Papers, co-written with John Jay and James Madison, introduced unprecedented plans for the country’s government that eventually evolved into the Articles of Confederation, and later the Constitution. Hamilton started his federal career serving as Senior Officer of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, a position that was preceded by George Washington. After the war, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party and was also the Secretary of the Treasury in President Washington’s cabinet. It can be argued that without Hamilton’s political action and new ideas, the Constitution might not have been written as it was, and the United States federal government wouldn’t be where it is