US Constitution
- Created by: Q_
- Created on: 07-04-19 11:40
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- Does the US Constitution still work?
- NO
- The amendment process is too difficult, making it almost impossible to amend parts that are no longer applicable or to add parts that a majority desires.
- The power of judicial review gives the Supreme Court too much power to 'amend' its meaning.
- It is too negative, giving too much power to those who oppose change.
- Some parts make little sense in today's society (e.g. The Electoral College).
- Some parts don't work as the framers of the Constitution had envisaged (e.g. war-making powers).
- YES
- Federalism has proven to be an excellent compromise between a strong national government and state government diversity.
- The demanding amendment process has usually prevented frequent and ill-conceived proposals for amendment.
- The Supreme Court's power of judicial review has made it even more adaptable through 'interpretative amendment'.
- Rights and liberties of Americans have been protected.
- NO
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