One reason for the importance of the Federalist Papers in United States history is that these writings helped persuade some states to ratify the United States Constitution. The United States Constitution is best described as a statement of rules and procedures for government. According to the United States Constitution, a nationwide census is conducted every ten years in order to establish trends of enrollment in the major political parties. The ideals of the Athenian State, Roman law, and the Mayflower Compact contributed most significantly to the growth of the principles of government under law and the consent of the governed. Congress seldom meets on Sunday.
Religious chaplains serve in the armed forces.
Organized prayer in public schools is prohibited. Only one Catholic has been elected President. In the United States, informing suspects of their legal rights during an arrest procedure is required as a result of customs adopted from English common law. The United States Constitution has survived for more than 200 years primarily because most Presidents have ignored provisions that are obsolete. The elastic clause was included in the United States Constitution to allow Congress to make laws to reflect changing conditions.