The Structure of the Constitution In 1787, the United States of America is finally starting to develop into a true nation. The Framers of the Constitution realize that the country needs a government that is not over-bearing but is not to liberal. Knowing this, the Framers structured the government in a specific way. First, they made different federal and state powers. Next, they placed the separation of federal powers. Third, the Founders created Congress. After this, …showed first 75 words of 592 total…

…showed last 75 words of 592 total…The house of Representatives would have the final say in who became President. The judiciary branch was another important part to the Constitution. It called for a national court system. The members of this court system were chosen by the President. The judges were chosen by the President. Judges could not retire. They were to be justices for life. These courts were known as the Supreme Court. Bibliography "America Past and Present" Textbook. prentice Hall