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What are government procedures and traditions created by practical consideration called?
Unwritten Constitution
Article V established what procedures?
Article V of the US Constitution is the process by which the Constitution can be altered or amended. The process is specific and relatively easy to understand.
What provisions in the US Constitution make it a flexible documentation?
The provision that provides flexibility to the U.S.Constitution is Article 5, which established procedures for proposing and ratifying amendments to the Constitution. Article 3 established the Supreme Court and the power of judicial review. It does not grant the Court the power to interpret the Constitution. However, in the 1803 case Marbury vs. Madison the Supreme Court determined that it had the right to interpret the Constitution, thus lending flexibility to the Constitution. -- Contributed by Ray Kovach, Chicago, IL
Law of basic and lasting importance that is contained in a constitution?
The law of basic and lasting importance that is contained in a constitution is typically referred to as "constitutional law." Constitutional law encompasses the fundamental principles, rules, and provisions that establish the framework and structure of a government, define the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and outline the powers and limitations of government institutions. These foundational laws are considered supreme within a country's legal system and serve as the cornerstone of its governance. Constitutional law often addresses issues such as the separation of powers, the protection of individual rights, the establishment of a legal framework for government actions, and the procedures for amending the constitution itself.
What are characteristics that define a constitution as a higher law?
The Constitution is considered to be the "supreme law of the land". Therfore it is the highest law, always. Our judges and justices interpret the law the way it was meant to be understood by our founding fathers.
