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[Metal4Ever]

Since the colonies had an established form of government when the DOI was signed, it would seem to imply that the DOI trumps the Constitution.

How do you figure? How can a document that declares independance from Britain trump the document that lays out the shape, scope, and form of our government? That's ludicrous to me.

[Zipporah]

Well..your position may or may not be correct but when has an issue being unconstitutional made any difference whether or not the Congress passes certain laws? The Constitution fell by the wayside long ago..