Created by Thomas Jefferson, the Deceleration of Independence was an essential document in American history. It was adopted on July 4, 1776, and it articulated the formal proclamation of the United States' independence from British rule. The Declaration of Independence is an intense assertion of fundamental principles, especially the notion of natural rights. Its famous phrase, declaring that "all men are created equal" and incorporated with "certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness," captivated the core values upon which the American experiment was founded. …show more content…
Constitution outlines how the government works. The Constitution was finalized and made official in 1788, and it set up the federal government's organization and what each branch can do. It displayed that the founders desired a system where elected leaders represent the people. Article IV, Section 4 says that every state should have a government where people elect representatives, showing a commitment to this