While we have a constitution that clearly defines our civil liberties and all the rights we possess, other countries have chosen to limit those freedoms. Because of the many benefits the Constitution offers to every American citizen, the United States has been able to keep this document intact for as long as possible while other countries must constantly restructure their principles of government. This stability leads to greater efficiency in our legislative process and a strong sense of national pride. For a nation full of differences and conflicting opinions, the Constitution is perfect. It was written as impartially as possible to ensure that it did not limit anyone or anything, instead giving each citizen the ability to keep their government in check and ensure freedom for all. During the time the document was written, the colonist knew exactly what it felt like to live in a world of oppression and unjust government. As a result, Madison and other leaders of the time set out to put power in the hands of the people and make freedom a top priority. With an impartial approach to government that gives no advantage to one group or another, and with amendments that only help citizens take control, the Constitution is what the first settlers left Europe and died.