How does this diction and irony relate to the theme Borden develops about war

How can you work on building positive relationships?

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

9. types of literature that are told from a point of view include autobiographies, memoirs, diaries, and journals.