The constitution was written in 1788 and ratified in 1789.
The declaration of Independence was written in 1776 and the articles of confederation were written soon after.
It's not so much that they didn't trust the people. They were afraid of popular tyranny, where the minorities are descriminated against. Which, despite their best efforts, happened anyways.
The declaration of Independence was written in 1776 and the articles of confederation were written soon after.
It's not so much that they didn't trust the people. They were afraid of popular tyranny, where the minorities are descriminated against. Which, despite their best efforts, happened anyways.