It could perhaps have avoided it even longer if it had given the colonies some actual representation in Parliament. i hoped that helped
People often think that the president can declare ______, but this is a power given to Congress.
The answer is war.
In the preamble of the Constitution, the principle which is best expressed is that we are a country run by the people. We are not ruled by a monarch, an aristocracy, and a select few people. The American citizens have the ability to govern themselves and elect representatives that best reflect their views.