To the People of the United States of America: Our country is in a crisis. Everyday more of our freedoms disappear. Watching the news is appalling and depressing. Political parties mean little as politicians on all sides abuse power. The people are apathetic towards politics and government. It is time to decide if we will accept the Constitution or if we will sacrifice the American dream for personal comfort. The biggest question that most American’s face in contemplating the Constitution is whether or not it applies to our time. The answer is a resounding yes. The Constitution was built upon principles; principles that never change. It was structured to work with and combat human nature with many different tools. The most famous protection is the check and balance system established between the federal, legislative, and judicial branches. By dividing the power between these three branches and making it difficult for each to work without the others the founders establ...
"A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?" -George Washington