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What five ways has the constitution been changed other than by formal amendment?
The only way amendments can be formally changed is through the process of amendment. However, there are five ways amendments can change by means other than formal amendment. 1. Executive action: this is when a strong executive bends or breaks constitutional law, and the other branches of government largely turns a blind eye, allowing the action to be carried out. The argument generally used is that the constitution doesn't specifically forbid said actions. 2. Legislation: Congress can pass laws which "clarify" the meaning of constitutional provisions. They are also responsible for really defining the substance of the institutions which the constitution provides for. 3. Court Decisions: Decisions of the supreme court decisions set a precedent for future interpretations of the constitution. 4.Party Practices: Political parties create a number of political structures completely unmentioned in the constitution. These include a partisan electoral college, and primary intra-party elections. 5. Custom: Customs and practices can form which are not really provided for by the constitution.
Why did the Framers of the Constitution create a mechanism for amending the Constitution but then make it very difficult to make any changes?
They knew that people were going to change, and that the Constitution had to change with them. In order to be a working document, it had to be changed to reflect what was going on -- they knew, for instance, that slavery was someday going to be abolished, but they knew it was going to be for several generations. However, they wanted the amendment process to be difficult, so that the Constitution wasn't changed by people's fleeting whims. In other words, they made the process difficult so that 'popular passions' wouldn't alter the Constitution.
What is an example of an informal amendment to the US Constitution?
"Informal Amendment"Another way the Constitution's meaning is changed is often referred to as "informal amendment." This phrase is a misnomer, because there is no way to informally amend the Constitution, only the formal way. However, the meaning of the Constitution, or the interpretation, can change over time.There are two main ways that the interpretation of the Constitution changes, and hence its meaning. The first is simply that circumstances can change. One prime example is the extension of the vote. In the times of the Constitutional Convention, the vote was often granted only to monied land holders. Over time, this changed and the vote was extended to more and more groups. Finally, the vote was extended to all males, then all persons 21 and older, and then to all persons 18 and older. The informal status quo became law, a part of the Constitution, because that was the direction the culture was headed. Another example is the political process that has evolved in the United States: political parties, and their trappings (such as primaries and conventions) are not mentioned or contemplated in the Constitution, but they are fundamental to our political system.The second major way the meaning of the Constitution changes is through the judiciary. As the ultimate arbiter of how the Constitution is interpreted, the judiciary wields more actual power than the Constitution alludes to. For example, before the Privacy Cases, it was perfectly constitutional for a state to forbid married couples from using contraception; for a state to forbid blacks and whites to marry; to abolish abortion. Because of judicial changes in the interpretation of the Constitution, the nation's outlook on these issues changed.In neither of these cases was the Constitution changed. Rather, the way we looked at the Constitution changed, and these changes had a far-reaching effect. These changes in meaning are significant because they can happen by a simple judge's ruling and they are not a part of the Constitution and so they can be changed later.
Why some siblings after growing up become formal with each other like outsiders are formal to each other?
I believe this is because as people grow and mature they change. When you are not around while this is happening you often don't know how they are feeling or how they changed. This could happen because the sibling being formal is worried about whether the other sibling still likes them or if they can be the way they used to be. The best thing would be to talk to them and let them know you want to have a more informal relationship.
What is the difference between the constitution and other legal sources?
The constitution is the supreme law of the land that establishes the framework of government and outlines fundamental rights and principles. Other legal sources, such as statutes, regulations, and case law, provide more specific rules and guidelines to govern behavior and resolve disputes within the framework established by the constitution. The constitution takes precedence over other legal sources and can only be changed through specific processes outlined in the constitution itself.
What is the introduction to a declaration constitution or other official document?
The preamble is the introduction at the beginning of a formal document. It usually gives the reasons for the following information.
How do you change the laws?
This depends on which laws need to be changed. The Constitution requires a special vote by a special assembly called Congres. Other laws can be superseeded by new laws that abrogate them.
What is constitutional law?
A constitutional government is any government whose authority and construction are defined by a constitution. The government need not be of a specific type, such as democratic, socialist, etc., but it does need to have parameters that are defined and relatively unchangeable.
How do you change the french law?
This depends on which laws need to be changed. The Constitution requires a special vote by a special assembly called Congres. Other laws can be superseeded by new laws that abrogate them.
Difference between formal and informal politics?
First off, we should all note that government is spelled like that, g o v e r n m e n t = government. :]] Now that we have gotten that situated, I shall explain to you the difference between these powers. You see, the difference is that one is informal and the other is formal. Formal powers are powers that are given in the constitution, as opposed to informal which are not in the constitution. Also, look at enumerated, I'm sure that has something to do with powers. :]] First off, we should all note that government is spelled like that, g o v e r n m e n t = government. :]] Now that we have gotten that situated, I shall explain to you the difference between these powers. You see, the difference is that one is informal and the other is formal. Formal powers are powers that are given in the constitution, as opposed to informal which are not in the constitution. Also, look at enumerated, I'm sure that has something to do with powers. :]] First off, we should all note that government is spelled like that, g o v e r n m e n t = government. :]] Now that we have gotten that situated, I shall explain to you the difference between these powers. You see, the difference is that one is informal and the other is formal. Formal powers are powers that are given in the constitution, as opposed to informal which are not in the constitution. Also, look at enumerated, I'm sure that has something to do with powers. :]]
Why is it necessary to make changes in the constitution by methods in addition to formal amendment?
It isn't. Amendments are the only 'legal' way to make changes to the Constitution. Changes by other methods, including aberrant and tortured reasoning or interpretations by any governmental branch are usurpations (stealing) by the federal government of powers belonging to the states and the people.
What does Common Sense have to do with the Constitution?
It has nothing to do with the constitution other than expressing the ideas that will be used in the constitution.
