Why the Constitution Is Better Than the Declaration of Independence

Law Why the Constitution Is Better Than the Declaration of Independence Jefferson’s rhetorical flourishes justified the creation of a new nation, but the Constitution gave us a government. Andy Smarick / June 30, 2026 (Photo via Getty Images) (Photo via Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section The most important divide today in American public life is not between Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and progressives, or liberals and postliberals. It’s between those who see governing as a spectator sport and those in the arena.

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