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The United State's 1787 Constitution is a living document based on the societal values of the time. The power is rooted in the interpretation of the document's vague wording. Some of the current issues regarding the USE of the Constitution is the abandonment of the "Checks & Balances" specifically in War Making Ability.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoIt does not fully meet the needs of citizens as the state's
issues become more contemporary and complex. The
current constitution has been described as a "weak legislative dominating an even weaker executive. This is rooted in Texans' distrust of government and belief in individual freedom" (Collier,L. et al. Lone Star Politics).
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Why is the original Constitution inconsistent with the political values and principles of the US today?
The original constitution was meant for a time where there was slavery, and there were many dangers in domestic life. That constitution allows for guns, and counts some people as one fifth of a person. Today things have changed, and these values are no longer necessary.
Problems in the article of confederation were corrected by?
Constitution
What is a sentence for the word constitution?
"Our lives today, started with the simple writing of the constitution and grew from there."
Who does the US Constitution apply to today?
Everyone
How many amendments does your constitution have today?
The United States Constitution has 27 Amendments as of year 2010.
Do you believe a legal document as old as the Constitution is still applicable to the problems and situations today?
yes
What are some major problems with your criminal justice system today?
what are some major problems with our criminal justice system today
What are some problems we are facing mammals today?
Some problems mammals face are hunters, deforestation, and pollution.
What were some problems with the constitution?
people argue sometimes. Thats just the way it is.
What are some of the problems facing Belgium today?
the muder
What are some Micro economic problems facing Kenya?
economic problems in kenya today
Was there a constitution before the constitution?
AnswerNo... the whole reason for the constitution was to create order where there was none.AnswerThe Articles of Confederation preceded the Constitution, but contained some flaws that would have lead to problems running the government.
What has the author Geoffery Marshall written?
Geoffery Marshall has written: 'Some problems of the constitution'
How is the Constitution is used today?
It is used in some form everywhere every day.
How is the Constitution not used today?
It is used in some form everywhere every day.
Why is it difficult to understand some of the parts of the constitution?
Some people think that some parts of the constitution are difficult to understand because they are written in old English. Written language has evolved since the constitution was written so some of the words are not those we use today.
Why did the Framers leave some sections of the Constitution without detail like an outline?
Some of the vagueness is because of oversight, though some of it was left that way intentionally for unforeseen circumstances. For example: In the constitution it specifically leaves parts about the army vague, because of unforeseen circumstances like the creation of the air force
