The states still had the freedom to create their own laws and have their own constitutions (as long as they don't go against by the Constitution). The states have reserved powers.
The rights of the individuals are respected mainly by being listed in the constitution's first ten amendments, or Bill of Rights.
John Adams was the second president in the United State
I believe that they are the following:
1. Monarchs do not have absolute authority.
2. The monarchs must have parliament's consent to suspend laws, levy taxes, or maintain an army.
3. The monarch cannot interfere with parliamentary elections and debates.
4. The people have a right to petition the government and to have a fair and speedy trial by a jury of their peers.
