Political Science Essay

POLITICAL SCIENCE ESSAY

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Living Constitution

The predominant notion in regard to the United States constitution is that it is supposed to be a living document . What this means is that the constitution is supposed to be interpreted in accordance to the prevailing circumstances . It evolves with time and should be interpreted as such . The argument behind this idea is that the framers of the constitution intended it to be broad and dynamic . Critics however have attacked this line of argument maintaining that

the living constitution concept is an onslaught on democracy and distorts the intended meaning of the constitution . The position of this however is that the constitution is supposed to be a living document so that it may addresses issues that may not have been foreseen two centuries ago

There are various elements that make the constitution to be viewed as a living document these revolve around its ease of amending . It can be amended through the formal method where a proposed legislation is passed by the house as outlined by article V of the constitution . The constitution is rife with amendments that have been carried out in the past in regard to important issues affecting Americans , ranging from discrimination and gun controls amongst others . The informal amendments refer to the simple legislation carried out by the house or the numerous court rulings on important matters setting precedents on constitutional matters . The third way through which the constitution is made a living document...