Laws passed by Congress and judicial decisions are two things that have caused new interpretations of the Constitution. A changing and evolving society is another cause.
Courts have jurisdiction over interpretations of the constitution and can suggest amendments. The supreme court was the only one mentioned in the US constitution.
The legislative branch is allowed to make the laws of the government within the limits of the Constitution. Much of their activities lately have been based off of very loose interpretations of the Constitution.
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.
There was the articles of confederation that didn't work and this congress meet in 1787 to write the constitution. So, to answer your question I think you are confused. The constitution was a whole new effort and the articles were too loose and didn't really have the framework for a working government.
my civics teacher is making us write a new constitution any ideas
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New interpretations of the constitution may arise due to changes in society, evolving values, advancements in technology, shifts in political ideologies, and landmark court decisions.
There was no particular event that caused the authors of the constitution to meet to create a new constitution. However, Shay's rebellion could perhaps be labeled as the most important singular event which caused the authors of the Constitution to convene.
People who favored ratification of the new Constitution were called
According to Article V of the US Constitution.. To propose an Amendment to the Constitution one of the following must occur: 1) 2/3 of the Houlegates at ases or 2/3 of the senate also 2) de
Courts have jurisdiction over interpretations of the constitution and can suggest amendments. The supreme court was the only one mentioned in the US constitution.
You doing We the People too?
Interpretations change to reflect society.
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U.S Constitution is the longest living constitution this is mainly due to the fact that the framers included both general and specific language. The necessary and proper clause has allowed congress to stretch its powers to meet new needs
This was so that the constitution would last longer and be able to survive. If even one state had voted down the constitution, then that state may have left the nation soon after and caused problems for the new nation.
In its judgment, the Supreme Court interpreted the Constitution to mean that slavery was legal, and that no state could vote to become free soil.