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Interpretations and Debates MatchUp
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It is very difficult to enact change to the Constitution due to the three fourths requirements needed in all stages. Many amendments have failed to pass due to this supermajority not being achieved.
The Constitution has remained (arguably) largely outdated as it is difficult to amend it. Also, with powers being specifically written down, this has led to gridlock at times in Congress, leading to very low productivity in terms of legislation passed.
This has arguably allowed for a broader interpretation of the Constitution than was intended. This contrasts unfavourably with areas of the Constitution which are very specific, preventing further adaptation.
This refers to the group of people who wrote the original Constitution.
It makes it very hard to change and gives some clarity to those who encounter the Constitution. It is also broadly clear about the powers of each branch of government.
The idea (although very rarely exercised since its inception) that the popular vote of the people could be overturned is a very undemocratic notion. It limits the direct influence of the people.
The principle by which each branch of government is able to halt the actions of the other to prevent one branch from becoming more powerful than the other.
This allows for the Constitution to evolve and adapt to the contemporary time - the Supreme Court plays a big part in facilitating this with the interpretative amendments that it makes, e.g. Roe v Wade, Obergefell v Hodges, Carpenter v United States.
It arguably stops emotional and short-term amendments from being passed into the document which governs the nature of the USA. The fact that it hasn't been amended many times highlights its strengths.
This often happens when there is 'divided government' and leads to Congress and the Executive being unable to fulfil their functions due to a lack of cooperation and collaboration.
It is the process by which the US Constitution can be changed (via a set of specific routes).
Why does the 'vagueness' of the Constitution often create contention and confusion?
Why is the 'vagueness' of the Constitution an important an important feature of the Constitution?
Why does codification of the Constitution strengthen the document?
Why has the amendment process caused issues over time?
Why has codification of the Constitution caused some issues?
Why has the amendment process been applauded?
What are checks and balances?
What is the amendment process?
What is meant by gridlock?
What is meant by the term 'framers'?
Why is the Electoral College seen as a limit on democracy in the Constitution?