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They would be dumbfounded by how huge and powerful we have become, and they would be amazed at how successful their creation has proven to be. They would be very proud of many things, and probably saddened by many things too. I would like to think they they would agree that the system they put into place wasn't really designed for a government that has become so large and powerful. Things they put into place to act as reasonable checks and balances have instead become cumbersome, and perhaps dangerously so.
What else can I help you with?
Are the purpose of government today the same as the framers described the preamble?
Yes
What is Document plan for government that the US still follows today?
The constitution is that foundation for the government.
What are the four methods that justices might use to interpret the constitution and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?
1. The plain meaning of the words in the Constitution Adv. The court can base its decisions closest to how the Framers meant the Constitution to be interpreted. Dis. Not all questions are answered in the Constitution and there were disagreements on some meanings of words. 2. The intention of the framers Adv. It is most faithful to the ideas of the Constitution. Dis. It was really hard to determine what the Framers meant on some issues. There are no guidelines for the types of situations that did not exist when the Constitution was written. 3. The Constitution is based on some fundamental principles of government Adv. Uses the basic ideas of our government on basic principles and values. 4. Today's social values and needs Adv. They use more modern approaches that fit to our current culture. Dis. People opposed to methods 3 and 4 say that it gives the justices too much freedom to decide cases according to their own political and personal beliefs.
The framers of the US Constitution designed a system of checks and balance to?
It was included so that one individual in the government could become too powerful. America did not want a king or queen like England because they had experienced the utter tyranny that came from their form of government. Of course that was then and it is not quite like that today.
What branch of government did the framers think would be the most powerful?
the founders and framers of the constitution expected the government to be mainly led by congress. they were fearful of having too strong of an executive branch abusing its powers, so they gave the legislators more authority to keep this from happening. the constitution displays the numerous abilities of the House and Senate to keep the other branches in check. hope this helps!
What was the enlightenment movement and how did it influence the framers of the constitution?
The framers of the constitution had read many works of philosophers whose ideas they borrowed in drafting what is today the constitution of the Unite States of America. Some of these Philosophers included Rousseau, Locke and Montesquieu, and they held that a legitimate government had to look into the best interests of the people.
Why did the framers of the constitution make the ratification process for new amendments so strenuous?
the main problem would have being the the fight that the framers had, had till today and every so after. by victory
What Document for government that the US still follow today?
The constitution is the framework for government today.
Are the purpose of government today the same as the framers described the preamble?
Yes
What the plan of government our country stillvfollows today?
the Constitution
What is the plan for government that the US still follows today?
The constitution is that foundation for the government.
What is Document plan for government that the US still follows today?
The constitution is that foundation for the government.
Why is the constitution important today?
the constitution is important because it provides a blueprint for government in the united states
What are the four methods that justices might use to interpret the constitution and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?
1. The plain meaning of the words in the Constitution Adv. The court can base its decisions closest to how the Framers meant the Constitution to be interpreted. Dis. Not all questions are answered in the Constitution and there were disagreements on some meanings of words. 2. The intention of the framers Adv. It is most faithful to the ideas of the Constitution. Dis. It was really hard to determine what the Framers meant on some issues. There are no guidelines for the types of situations that did not exist when the Constitution was written. 3. The Constitution is based on some fundamental principles of government Adv. Uses the basic ideas of our government on basic principles and values. 4. Today's social values and needs Adv. They use more modern approaches that fit to our current culture. Dis. People opposed to methods 3 and 4 say that it gives the justices too much freedom to decide cases according to their own political and personal beliefs.
How did the constitution influence your government today?
helped us have rights, with a strong government at the same time
The Federalist Papers were newspaper articles written to persuade colonial Americans to ratify the Constitution. What important role do they play today?
they provide the legal language for our laws.
In what year did Iran adopt the Constitution that guides their government today?
1979 is the answer.
