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Unfortunately, many liberal activist judges have enacted legislation altering our constitution from the bench. They usually use 'substantive' due process to pass what most believe is unconstitutional rulings. That is what the big argument between 'strict constructionists' and 'living constitution' is all about.

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Why must there be a formal amendment process for the constitution?

Our founding fathers knew that our country would change in time, and we needed a governing document that could change along with the needs of it's citizens. So we have the formal amendment process in order to adapt to the changes and needs of our citizens.


Which is not an example of an informal amendment to the us constitution?

An example of an informal amendment to the U.S. Constitution would be a change in societal norms or judicial interpretation that affects how the Constitution is applied, such as landmark Supreme Court decisions. In contrast, a formal amendment, like the addition of the Bill of Rights or any other change to the text of the Constitution, is not considered informal. Therefore, a formal amendment process, outlined in Article V of the Constitution, is not an example of an informal amendment.


What is a formal amendment to the US Constitution?

Formal amendments are changes or additional test that become part of the Constitution. There are four methods that can place an amendment in the U.S. Constitution.1.Executive action2.legislation3. Court decisions4. Party practices5. Custom


Why does the formal amendment process reflect federalism?

The formal amendment process, to the Constitution, requires a supermajority vote in the Senate, and consent (agreement) by three fourths of the states. This process involves most of the U.S., and is, therefore, a federal process. No state, acting alone can change or amend the Constitution (and, therefore, 'states rights' do not apply here).


How is a ammendment proposed?

The Amendment process is the formal way to change the Constitution. An amendment may be proposed by two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures. Ratification of an amendment takes three-fourths of the states to approve.

Related Questions

Why do we have amendments to your constitution?

An amendment is a formal way to change the constitution.


What is the legal process in constitution change?

Formal Amendment Process.


What is one formal change that has made the constitution more democratic?

Amendment no 13.


Which amendment process is demonstrated in the Twenty-First Amendment as the only amendment proposed by Congress and ratified by state convention?

It is the FORMAL AMENDMENT PROCESS for A+ :)


Formal amendment refers to a change or addition that becomes part of the written constitution?

True


Results in changes to the written words of the constitution?

An amendment is a change in the Constitution, which could either be an addition, a deletion or simply a modification. In the history of the U.S. Constitution, only 27 amendments have been ratified.


Is prohibition of alcohol formal or informal amendment?

It was a formal amendment to the US Constituteion.


Why must there be a formal amendment process for the constitution?

Our founding fathers knew that our country would change in time, and we needed a governing document that could change along with the needs of it's citizens. So we have the formal amendment process in order to adapt to the changes and needs of our citizens.


Which is not an example of an informal amendment to the us constitution?

An example of an informal amendment to the U.S. Constitution would be a change in societal norms or judicial interpretation that affects how the Constitution is applied, such as landmark Supreme Court decisions. In contrast, a formal amendment, like the addition of the Bill of Rights or any other change to the text of the Constitution, is not considered informal. Therefore, a formal amendment process, outlined in Article V of the Constitution, is not an example of an informal amendment.


What is the term for formal changes?

amendment


Amendment process involving written change to the constitution?

The Amendment process is the formal way to change the Constitution. An amendment may be proposed by two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures. Ratification of an amendment takes three-fourths of the states to approve.


When is the US Supreme Court going to stop the First Amendment?

The US Supreme Court is not going to "stop the First Amendment"; they lack authority to change the Constitution. Article V of the US Constitution explains the formal amendment process.