To the framers of the Constitution, equality was the central principle of the new government.

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The central principle of the new government as envisioned by the framers of the Constitution was more focused on creating a system of government with checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism rather than equality. While the concept of equality was important and is mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution itself, as originally ratified, did not explicitly establish equality as a central principle, especially considering the existence of slavery and lack of voting rights for women and non-property-owning men at the time.

To the Framers of the Constitution, Equality Was the Central