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Why is it the legislative branches of government have the power to amend the US constitution?
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∙ 10y ago
Because the Legislative branch is the most responsive to the citizens. If enough citizens want to change their government, they have the power to vote in representatives who will do this.
However, the founders didn't want this to be an easy fad to follow; it takes time and a large majority of legislators to do this. But a Constitutional Amendment isn't subject to a Presidential veto, and the Supreme Court has to FOLLOW the Constitution, not change it.
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How does the supreme court ability to amend the constitution informally serve as a check and balance on the other branches of government?
The Supreme Court may not amend the Constitution, but their interpretations definitely serve as checks and balances on the other two branches. Laws have to agree with the Constitution to be legal.
Which branch of government is given constiutional responsibility?
that question doesn't make much sense. all branches of government have the responsibility to abide by the constitution. the judiciary interprets the constitution, the legislature can amend the constitution, and the executive is in charge of carrying out the constitution and enforcing laws.
Why does the Constitutional Convention matter?
The issue was the apportioning of legislative representation.
Progressive knew that the best way to guarantee nationwide change was to?
Amend the constitution APEX
What court cases caused the Supreme Court to decide to amend the constitution?
The Supreme Court does not have the power to amend the Constitution. Only the process of constitutional amendment outlined in Article V of the Constitution can be used to amend the Constitution. The Court's role is to interpret the Constitution and its amendments, not to amend them.
Limited government be found in the constitution?
The term "limited government" may not be found in the Constitution, but the concept of limited government is established in the Constitution by means of the definitions of the powers of the branches of the Government. Each branch has specified responsibilities and powers, and may not exceed those responsibilities and powers under the terms of the Constitution. In other words, the Constitution says what the Government should do, and that's all it can do. That's limited government. The Preamble of the Constitution explicitly gives the power of our government to "We the People". The fifth article gives "We the People" the right to amend the Constitution,ergo the government is not limited except by the will of the majority governed.The term "limited government"is illogical and not implied.
What is a major criticisms of the Texas constitution?
The criticism of the Texas constitution is that it did not limit the power of government enough. The constitution of the state would be re-written to limit government power in the state.
An informal amendment can be established by?
An informal amendment can be established by Congress via legislative actions and the President also has the power to amend through a clause in the Constitution.
How does the constitution create a limted government?
In three ways. One, it specifically lists the rights, responsibilities, obligations and limitations of each of the three branches of government in Articles I, II and III.Two, it specifies in U.S. Const., Amend. IX:"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."Three, it specifies in U.S. Const., Amend. X:"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
What are some examples of non legislative powers of congress?
- the power to choose the president - the removal power - the confirmation power - ratification power - amendment power Congress has the power to try and impeach a president by vote.
A body of persons vested with power to amend and repeal laws?
All legislative power is vasted in Congress, including the right to repeal or amend its Acts. States have similar legislatures which can enact law and amend them, as long as they adhere to the law of the Federal government.
What did progressives know that would be the best way to guarantee nationwide change?
Amend the Constitution
