Talk:History of the United States Constitution/Archive 1

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Intro

One point that needs expansion to be a FA is the intro. One sentence isn't sufficient. Cburnett 18:22, Apr 20, 2005 (UTC)
Oh yes. Lead and references (which I guess where used in writing the main FA article anyway) - this is really so close to FAC nomination. I will do it myself in a week or so when I have more time, if nobody is willing to do it faster... --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus Talk 00:45, 25 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Needs expantion on influence

Section on what outside US influenced the creation of the US constitution needs expantion. Currently only one small paragraphs states: "Some of the ideas embodied in the Constitution were new, but many were drawn from Classical Antiquity and the British governmental tradition of mixed government which was in practice among 12 of the 13 states and were advocated by the writings of Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu. The Declaration of Independence was an important guide, keeping the minds of the delegates fixed on the ideas of self-government and preservation of fundamental human rights. The writings of such European political philosophers as Montesquieu and John Locke were also influential. What they sought to create was a balanced government of checks and balances.". There is nothing on Jean-Jacques Rousseau, connections with French Revolution or Sejm Czteroletni in Poland which drafted the May Constitution of Poland, Pasquale Paoli and his Corsican Constitution, Wawrzyniec Grzymala Goslicki and many others philosopers and such. See also history of democracy. --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus Talk 12:03, 6 May 2005 (UTC)


Republicanism

No mention is made regarding the establishment of republicanism over pure democracy. That is, the Constitution was designed to protect individuals liberty from majority rule. See Federalist Paper 10 [1] RJII 23:23, 14 September 2005 (UTC)

Articles of Confederation

The revisions reflect the facts as found in the official Annotated Constitution.

CORNELIUSSEON 17:54, 22 December 2005 (UTC)


tonal cleanup

Please explain in this talk page the need for 'tonal cleanup' of this aritcle so that editors will know what you think is needed or remove the 'tonal cleanup' notice. Thanks Hmains 20:55, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

User:Video game fan11 alerted me to this old edit of mine. I have removed the tag as I do not find any issues with it after rereading it. 68.39.174.238 01:28, 10 November 2006 (UTC)