The Values and Goals Held by the Framers of the Constitution

question 70

Essay

The values and goals held by the framers of the Constitution were strongly shaped by their two previous political experiences: being ruled by the British monarchy and their own government under the Articles of Confederation. What were the principal lessons they learned from each of these experiences? How did these lessons impact the goals of the framers of the Constitution?

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Definitions:

Vomer Bone

A small, thin bone forming part of the nasal septum, which divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils.

Frontal Bone

The bone that forms the front part of the skull and the upper part of the eye sockets (orbits).

Calcaneus

The large bone forming the heel of the human foot, crucial for weight-bearing and walking.

Fibula

A slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the leg, contributing to the stability of the ankle and support of lower leg muscles.