Fixes to the Declaration of Independence in the Constitution

The United States constitution was established to help set-up the first form of government, firstly in 1787, and the Bill of Rights was later added in 1791. The constitution was established for the common good of all people. The constitution and amendments were written to fix the problems stated in the Declaration of Independence, which was written in 1776. The United States constitution reflects and supports the ideas of the Declaration of Independence.

Many different problems from the Declaration of Independence needed to be fixed through the constitution. "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good." (Declaration of Independence) The king of Great Britain refused to set laws for the common good of the people. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." (U.S. Constitution; Amendment I) So according to the first amendment, the people's common good is protected by congress. There were also several economic problems stated in the Declaration of Independence.

There were various economic problems stated in the Declaration of Independence. "For imposing taxes on us without our consent." (Declaration of Independence) Colonists were extremely angered by the fact that Great Britain felt as if they had the right to impose taxes on the colonists without any consent of the action. They managed to fix this problem through the writing of the constitution. "Congress has the power to collect taxes" (Soderquist Class Notes)* Since congress has the power, and congress is elected by the people, the people decide whether or not they pay taxes. "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world" (Declaration of Independence) King George III also thought it was necessary to completely destroy trade of the colonies. "Congress has the power to regulate trade." (Soderquist Class Notes) Since the people elect congress members, it is for their own common good to have the legal right to trade. People are also not experiencing "taxation without representation". Militia powers have also risen several issues in the declaration of independence.

Military power was determined to be unfair through the Declaration of Independence. "He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power." (Declaration of Independence) The colonists didn't think the power of the military was handled properly by Great Britain. "Congress has the power to Declare war... Raise and support Armies." (Soderquist Class Notes) "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." (U.S. Constitution; Amendment II) "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered into any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law." (U.S. Constitution; Amendment III) The common good of the citizens of the United States are protected by the well-rounded powerful military, and the right to bear arms. There are many additions to the constitution which fixed the problems stated in the Declaration of Independence.

The United States Constitution reflects and supports the ideas of the Declaration of Independence. Economic, Military, and Personal Freedoms have been instituted in the original constitution and amendments to fix the problems stated in the declaration of independence. The constitution will remain the supreme law of the land for years to come, because it fixed every problem stated in the Declaration of Independence.

*Please note that Soderquist Class notes reference refers to notes taken while in class, they are legitimate, pay no attention to the citation.