True History of the United States of America
The United States of America was founded on principles of liberty, self-governance, and the rule of Law. The founding documents, allegedly, established a constitutional republic with separation of powers, federalism, and protection of individual rights.
However, this only applies to the thirteen, or nine, "States so ratifying the Same" Constitution, of which was "ordained and established" as, " 'this' Constitution 'for' the United States 'of America.' "
Key Historical Facts
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen "united" States of America, or what is known as, The Declaration of Independence [1776]: Declared the thirteen United Colonies' separation from Great Britain, asserting "unalienable" Rights to "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
What it also Declared was:
- that all Men are created equal
- That to secure these Right, Governments are "instituted" among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed
- that whenever any "Form of Government" becomes destructive to these Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it,
- and "institute" new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to "them" shall seem most likely to effect "their" Safety and Happiness
Articles of Confederation (1781-1789): The [first] (or ["original"]) constitution, which created a loose confederation of sovereign states with a weak central government.
U.S. Constitution (1787): Ratified in 1788, it established the federal government structure we know today, with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Bill of Rights (1791): The first ten amendments to the Constitution, protecting fundamental individual liberties including freedom of speech, religion, press, and the right to due process.
Constitutional Framework
The Constitution created a system of checks and balances where no single branch could dominate. It also established federalism - a division of power between the federal government and state governments, each with distinct authorities and responsibilities.
Legal Code Resources
Federal Resources
United States Code (USC) Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Federal Rules of Evidence Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Federal Rules (Official)Utah Legal Resources
Utah Code Utah Rules of Court Utah Rules of Civil Procedure Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure Utah Rules of Evidence
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This website serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding American history through primary source documents and legal codes. Our mission is to provide easy access to the foundational texts and current legal frameworks that govern federal and state jurisdictions.
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