It describes how an amendment should be rectified so that presidents are chosen by the people; that the popular vote is considered just as much as the electoral college. By rectifying amendments, or creating new ones, we can change laws, and maybe make America better. Researching further, there were no amendments that has directly created the electoral college, although the Twelfth and Twenty-third amendments do have some key points pertaining to the electoral college. Taking action this year, there was a compromise that will work to stabilize the fine line between the popular vote, and the electoral
It isn't an argument; the United States Constitution is a living document. A living document is one that’s continuously interpreted in different ways to benefit society. The stretching of the Elastic Clause gives Congress more power to create new laws that weren’t necessarily discussed in 1787. The installation of the Judicial Review doctrine only a few decades after it was ratified without any additions to the wording is also proof. Finally, the analysis of the separation of power that became Executive Privilege is a third example of the United States Constitution being interpreted in different ways, thus making it a living document.
Although the Constitution is recognized as the fundamental framework for the American government, there have been many Americans who have been skeptical about its efficacy. One prime example of this skepticism is reflected in Thomas Jefferson’s proposal of rewriting the Constitution every nineteen years. According to Jefferson, every new generation of leaders should have the ability to construct a constitution more compatible to their generation. Essentially, Jefferson viewed the Constitution as temporary and incapable of adapting to the needs of future generations. Thomas Jefferson’s doubt of the prevalence of the Constitution can be paired to the skepticism that the anti-federalists shared when it was first proposed.
But the funny thing is that the Anti-Federalists insisted on adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution. With the Bill of Rights, come amendments Amendments are what make our Constitution modern. Our Bill of Rights
Yet the US Constitution laid the laws of the land, some of these amendments are still argued with, and not all people believe that they are executed how they should be or some just disagree with them completely. Furthermore, the Declaration of Independence is frequently mentioned in today’s political
All throughout the United State’s existence, Americans have believed in common ideals on which our beloved nation should be based. After America’s first failed attempt at a solid government, the Articles of Confederation, the Founding Fathers came together and drafted the Constitution in order to correct some of our original ideals. Still to this day, the Constitution is considered “the supreme law of the land”, but now with a few more amendments. These amendments were adopted in order to patch up some of the stray ideals that had been twisted over the years. Some of these ideals that the United States did not fulfill included Rights, Equality, and Opportunity.
Federalists believed the articles were too weak and the United States needed a strong government to protect the nation. Federalist No. 39 states, “We may define
The Constitution—the foundation of the American government—has been quintessential for the lives of the American people for over 200 years. Without this document America today would not have basic human rights, such as those stated in the Bill of Rights, which includes freedom of speech and religion. To some, the Constitution was an embodiment of the American Revolution, yet others believe that it was a betrayal of the Revolution. I personally believe that the Constitution did betray the Revolution because it did not live up to the ideals of the Revolution, and the views of the Anti-Federalists most closely embodied the “Spirit of ‘76.” During the midst of the American Revolution, authors and politicians of important documents, pamphlets, and slogans spread the basis for Revolutionary ideals and defined what is known as the “Spirit of ‘76”.
The U.S. Constitution is a Living Document Since society has changed dramatically between the eighteenth and twenty first century, the U.S Constitution should be considered as a living document because it is not applicable in today's society and therefore in need of some changes in order to fit into today’s society. When our founding fathers wrote the constitution they did not have in mind all the technological advancements the U.S. will one day have. Such as the internet, television, radio, and so on. Other’s will say that if the constitution was considered a living document then judges will take advantage and manipulate the constitution to their benefit, but they don’t realize that people already manipulate the constitution. There were laws that contradicted the constitution like the Judiciary Act of 1789, which contradicts Article III of the Constitution in the Marbury v. Madison case.
The constitution of the United States is an insightful and revolutionary idea of how a government should be practiced in order to prevent a greedy, corrupt form of government from establishing and taking over its people. The US government is founded on the principle that it works for its people, meaning that whatever is legislated is meant only for the benefit of the American people. However, the Constitution is at this point flawed due to the fact that many of its proclamations are vague and outdated, and has to be left to interpretation as to what the framers truly intended of it. This is dangerous because it further divides the nation when Americans believe in different forms of what is constitutionally righteous, and this may start a civil
The Constitution of the United States was formed 223 years ago. Since 1787, a lot has changed. We grew as a country, technology advanced, and we elected 43 different presidents. One of witch, being the first African-American President in history. Due to its age, some may argue that the Constitution is irrelevant to today’s problems.
The state of Texas has been in a constant struggle within itself over just how to evaluate education, and standardized testing in Texas has been a major influencer in terms of the state’s standards for over thirty years. Though these methods of testing have been utilized for decades, resentment to the tests have been continuously rising among educators, parents, and students, but not everyone agrees. Despite government officials trying to quell these protests with changes to administration, and the way the test itself is formatted and formulated, there seems to have been little to no improvement made and those opposing the tests have started calling for an end to all standardized testing. For one to truly understand this ongoing struggle, one must first look at standardized testing’s beginning, then how government today is trying to fix the broken system, and finally consider the opinions of notable figures in the testing world.
The new constitution, a document granting the framework for a new democratic government, replacing the Articles of the Confederation. This new document gained approval from some of the citizens, but also raised questions and concerns from others. There was a constant back and forth between the two groups on whether or not the constitution should be ratified. This editorial provides historical background on the issue and expresses my opinion on which side I would’ve chosen.
We’re able to express our political beliefs without being fearful that we might get sent to jail. Without this amendment, we wouldn 't be able to speak up for ourselves against the government whenever we
Constitution: Preamble and Bill of Rights” the author is trying to secure the unalienable rights of the people. In the first Amendment of the U.S. Constitution it states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” This Amendment gives power to the individual by prohibiting Congress from making new laws that will interfere with the freedom of speech of the people. The Preamble Constitution also reduces the power of the Federal Government by stating,” Secure the Blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” By saying this, the Constitution weakens the Federal Government by barring the government from making laws against these rights in not just the present but the future as well.
