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The Constitution of the United States of America has played a large role in the growth of the American military throughout the country's history

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The Constitution of the United States of America has played a large role in the growth of the American military throughout the country's history. As the first document to clearly outline the principle of a unified military, the Constitution firmly established military protection as a key component of the United States government. Provisions for military spending, organizing and staffing sewed the seeds for a powerful joint military that has since grown to be one of the strongest in the world. These provisions have responded to the changing needs of the nation, leading to its development from a small militia to an international superpower. In this essay, we will discuss the evolution of the American military and how its growth over the years has been connected to the U. Constitution.

The United States Constitution has had a significant impact on the growth and advancement of the US military. According to Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress has the responsibility to raise and support armies and provide for a naval force (U. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 8). This clause has enabled the US military to expand rapidly throughout its history. As the military grew in size, it had a correspondingly large influence on US history. For example, the overall modernization of military technology, the establishment of separate branches of service, and the introduction of specialized weaponry allowed the US to become a major global power (Adams). Without the Constitution's language, these factors would not have been possible, and US history would have been drastically different.

The United States Constitution, was increasingly influential in shaping the development of the US military from its beginnings in 1794. Under the Constitution's "necessary and proper clause", Congress was given the power to provide for the common defense and raise and support a standing military force. As a result, throughout US history, the US military has taken on a variety of roles in order to protect and enhance the nation's interests. For example, during the War of 1812, US forces defeated British forces and solidified US dominance in several overseas territories (Galvin, 2007). The US military also played an instrumental role in the development of US transportation infrastructure, occupying and protecting trade routes (Milner, 2017). The US military's capacity to project power into the international arena has grown to encompass global interests and continues to be used to support the spread of democratic values across the world (Phillips, 2013). Ultimately, the influence of the Constitution on the development of the US military and its consequential impact on US history cannot be understated.

The United States Constitution plays a critical role in the management and deployment of the U. military. As outlined by Article I of the Constitution, Congress holds the power to declare war, and it is also responsible for appropriating funds for the military and regulating forces. Article II, on the other hand, gives the President of the United States the authority to be “Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States,” meaning the President is responsible for overseeing their operations. The implications of this distribution of power are significant, as decisions surrounding

lead to increased spending in the defense budget, but it also authorized the US government to conduct surveillance activities that were previously prohibited by the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution. The passage of the Patriot Act has greatly changed the way the US military operates, resulting in increased spending on advanced weapons systems and increased surveillance activities.

The Constitution of the United States has been integral in the growth of the American military. Starting with the foundation for executive power to raise armies, the Constitution created a system of laws and powers that enabled the growth of the military and the infrastructure to support it. In order to ensure a fair, just, and effective military system, the powers granted to the president, state governments, and Congress in the Constitution remain paramount. As the United States continues to grow, so too does its military. The Constitution is a reminder that with great power comes great responsibility, and is as essential to the security of the United States today as it was in the Founding Fathers' day.

Works Cited Adams, Ashley. “How the US Constitution Modernized the Military.” Military Benefits, 24 June 2020, militarybenefits/us-constitution-military/. Galvin, John R. “The War of 1812.” US History, 2008, ushistory/us/19c.asp.

Milner, Samuel R. “The Military and the Making of an American Transportation System.” Oxford Research Encyclopedia, Oxford University Press, 15 June 2017, oxfordre.com/history/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264079.001/acrefore- 0264079-e-81. Phillips, John L. “Global Spread of Democracy Through US Military Power.” RUSI Journal, vol. 158, no. 4, 2013, pp. 4–12.

“Defense Primer: US Security Spending Since 9/11.” Council on Foreign Relations, 13 April 2020, cfr/backgrounder/defense-primer-us-security-spending-9-11.

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The Constitution of the United States of America has played a large role in the
growth of the American military throughout the country's history. As the first
document to clearly outline the principle of a unified military, the Constitution firmly
established military protection as a key component of the United States
government. Provisions for military spending, organizing and staffing sewed the
seeds for a powerful joint military that has since grown to be one of the strongest in
the world. These provisions have responded to the changing needs of the nation,
leading to its development from a small militia to an international superpower. In this
essay, we will discuss the evolution of the American military and how its growth
over the years has been connected to the U.S. Constitution.
The United States Constitution has had a significant impact on the growth and
advancement of the US military. According to Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution,
Congress has the responsibility to raise and support armies and provide for a naval
force (U.S. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 8). This clause has enabled the US military to
expand rapidly throughout its history. As the military grew in size, it had a
correspondingly large influence on US history. For example, the overall
modernization of military technology, the establishment of separate branches of
service, and the introduction of specialized weaponry allowed the US to become a
major global power (Adams). Without the Constitution's language, these factors
would not have been possible, and US history would have been drastically different.

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