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Is the constitution has never been amended?
No, not ever. Many say that the Constitution is a "living, breathing" document, but it is not. On the other hand, there is a process through which a certain majority of States can ratify (approve) an addition to the Amendments to the Constitution.
What are the salient features of Chinese constitution?
There are several salient features of the Chinese constitution. Some of these include a written document, flexible constitution, and a unitary system.
Why are several of the abstract nouns in the constitution capitalized?
The original hand written document does have some non-standard capitalization, not limited to abstract nouns. We can only imagine that the actual writer or perhaps with the input of the authors used capitalization where we might use bold to emphasize.
articles of confederation?
a written agreement ratified in 1781 by 13 original states; it provided a legal symbol of their union by giving the central government no coercive power over the states or their citizens.It was a document signed amongst thirteen original colonies that established United States of America as a confederation of the sovereign states and served as its first constitution.
Disadvantage of written constitution?
Arguably there are several disadvantages to having a written constitution. It may be harder for future generations to interpret the constitution and determine the original intentions behind what was written down. Furthermore, it might even represent values that are now outdated. Most notably, it can be difficult to overhaul such a constitution once it has been established and had many amendments attached to it.
What document was the US Constitution based on?
It was based on several documents, such as the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and many philosopher's writings.
Is the constitution established by the president?
The constitution was established by the several states that were party to the Articles of Confederation. These are the original 13 colonies.
Why did congressional republican pass amendments to the constitution?
Originally Congress passed the first amendments to the Constitution (i.e. the Bill of Rights) because of promises made during the ratification of the Constitution by the states. Several state ratification conventions only voted to approve the constitution on the condition that the new Congress would take up a Bill of Rights as its first action in order to ensure that American rights were protected.
What are the classifications of constitutions?
Classifications of ConstitutionsA fundamental classification is codification or lack of codification. A codified constitution is one that is contained in a single document, which is the single source of constitutional law in a state. An uncodified constitution is one that is not contained in a single document, consisting of several different sources, which may be written or unwritten.Homeopathic TreatmentsThe "classification of constitution" is also a Chinese term for classifying the various aspects of the human constitution (such as the nervous system or metabolism) for homeopathic remediation.(see related link)
Is it true or false that political parties are mentioned in several places in the Constitution?
False. The Constitution does not mention political parties. The framers of the Constitution did not anticipate the rise of political parties and did not include any references to them in the document.
What are the types of constitutiom?
There are several types of constitutions, primarily categorized as written and unwritten. A written constitution is a single, formal document that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of a state, such as the U.S. Constitution. An unwritten constitution, like that of the United Kingdom, is based on statutes, legal conventions, and judicial decisions rather than a single written document. Additionally, constitutions can be classified as rigid or flexible, depending on how easily they can be amended.
Why did elbridge gerry not sign the constitution?
Elbridge Gerry refused to sign the Constitution for several reasons: * There was no promise of representation for common people * There was no security for the right of election * There were dangerously ambiguous legislative powers * The executive branch had too much influence over the legislative branch * The judicial department could become oppressive * Important treaties could be approved by the president/ 2/3 quorum of Senate * There was no Bill of Rights
