Original sentence: By 1777  ten of the thirteen states had adopted their own constitutions.Independence was declared on July 4, 1776; the preparation of a plan of confederation was postponed.The Constitution, by contrast, established a strong central, or federal, government with broad powers to regulate relations between the states and with sole responsibility in such areas as foreign affairs and defense
Edited sentence: Also, due to the religious nature of some of these men, it should also be noted that the framers, particularly James Madison, initially formed the concept of the three branches of government from their study of the Bible , from Isaiah 33:22 “For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our law-giver, the Lord is our king.By 1777, ten of the thirteen states had adopted their own constitutions.He will save us”.Independence was declared on July 4, 1776; the preparation of a plan of confederation was postponed until further notice.The Constitution, by contrast, established a strong central, or federal, government with broad powers to regulate relations between the states and with sole responsibility in such areas as foreign affairs and defense against outside forces