Why was the concept of a written constitution central to the formation of the U. S. constitution

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Clark Haley

29 October, 03:14

Why was the concept of a written constitution central to the formation of the U. S. constitution

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Colten Schroeder · Answer 1

In 1787, Congress authorized delegates to gather in Philadelphia and recommend changes to the existing charter of government for the 13 states, the Articles of Confederation, which many Americans believed had created a weak, ineffective central government.