Write at least one paragraph on the following question:
Why was the US Constitution needed? what was the American government like before the Constitution? what problems did it solve?
The U.S. Constitution was needed to provide stability to the nation. After gaining its independence from Great Britain in the American Revolution, the United States needed to form a central law and government. However, the people feared that making the central government too strong would result in another king being formed. As a result, the Articles of Confederation were formed. However, the Articles of Confederation were far too weak to serve as the Supreme Law of the Land. It gave far too much power to the states, and gave hardly any to the central government (there wasn't even a president or official court system). The Articles of Confederation eventually fell apart and the Constitution was created in its place. The Constitution gave the government more power, and balanced the power between different branches. It also solved many of the issues between the people of different states, such as representation and taxes.
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