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Old 11-24-2020, 11:45 AM
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Exclamation The current Constitution - Questions

People are asking the following questions:

1. Can states violate the Constitution?

State or local laws held to be preempted by federal law are void not because they contravene any provision of the Constitution, but rather because they conflict with a federal statute or treaty, and through operation of the Supremacy Clause.

2. Can America change the Constitution?

Yes, but it's a difficult process. The Fifth Amendment provides two ways the Constitution can be changed. ... There, one or more amendments to the Constitution can be proposed. Those amendments are then sent to the states, and three-fourths must approve before the change is made.

3. Is our Constitution still relevant?

In fact, the United States Constitution is a document that is applicable today, and it's incredible that something written so many years ago is still relevant in our society. Many interpret the document differently, and there will always be debate over its measures.

4. What does it mean to go against the Constitution?

adjective. not constitutional; unauthorized by or inconsistent with the constitution, as of a country.

5. How has the constitution helped America?

The Constitution of the United States established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. ... Under America's first governing document, the Articles of Confederation, the national government was weak and states operated like independent countries.

6. Why can't we change the Constitution?

But in our country, we can't. Any proposal to amend the Constitution is idle because it's effectively impossible. ... The founders made the amendment process difficult because they wanted to lock in the political deals that made ratification of the Constitution possible.

7. Do states rights supercede the Constitution?

Under the Constitution, the state legislatures retain much of their sovereignty to pass laws as they see fit, but the federal government also has the power to intervene when it suits the national interest. And under the “supremacy clause” found in Article VI, federal laws and statutes supersede state law.

8. What were the issues with the Constitution?

A central issue at the Convention was whether the federal government or the states would have more power. Many delegates believed that the federal government should be able to overrule state laws, but others feared that a strong federal government would oppress their citizens.

9. What 5 ways has the Constitution been changed?

By what five ways has the Constitution been changed other than by formal amendment? The Constitution has been changed by basic legislation by Congress, actions taken by the President, key decisions of the Supreme Court, the activities of political parties, and custom.

10. Is the Constitution the Problem?

No. On the contrary, federalism creates space for reform.
Read: this post: https://www.the-american-interest.co...n-the-problem/

11. What is anything went wrong with the Constitution?
Read: this post: https://russroberts.medium.com/whats...n-7566a62c8d33

12. The Constitution Is the Crisis (Dated: 10-1-19) By The Atlantic Post
Read: this post: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/ar...crisis/598435/

13. What are the 6 reasons for the Constitution?

Terms in this set (6) Comments by the poster

1 to form a more perfect union. ... Is it really?
2 establish justice. ... Many will denie that is happening
3 ensure domestic tranquility. ... Now this one has been issue!
4 provide for the common defense. ... Let's all hope so
5 promote the general welfare. ... Not all believe that lately!
6 secure the blessings of liberty to -
ourselves and our posterity. Still under review

14. So What's Wrong with the Constitution?
Re: https://russroberts.medium.com/whats...n-7566a62c8d33

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So it seems we currently have a lot of issues regarding our Constitution - why now?

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