The United States Constitution sets up the structure for the American democracy and has survived through every historical event and crisis America has faced. Its critics argue it has become outdated inapplicable in the current political climate. Although the Constitution does not specifically address many contemporary challenges unforeseen by the founding fathers, it is still relevant today. The Constitution was intended to be interpreted for future concerns. There are parts that need to be reviewed and clarified, but it is still important to American legislature. The Constitution remains vital to American politics through giving the government legitimacy, upholding basic freedoms, and allowing room for new generation to enhance American democracy.
The Constitution distinguishes the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches as a system of checks and balances. The executive branch, or the President, is responsible for enforcing laws passed by Congress, negotiating with foreign countries, and watching over the military. The legislative branch, consisting …show more content…
It was meant to “accommodate each new generation and circumstance (Time 3).” This lets the Supreme Court to rule based on current and potential challenges. The focus should be on what needs to be added or tweaked within the Constitution. It needs to address technology’s role in gathering intelligence, money’s heavy influence in elections, and difficulties, like lack of access to a polling center, with voting in major elections. The Constitution has the ability to fit different situation because of its generality. The way rules and right are enforced can change, but not the underlying meaning can remain. For example, the second amendment grants citizens the right to bear arms. One side of that debate argues that citizens have the right to carry around hand guns or automatic weapons. Another side argues that it is more about the right to defend
The Constitution distinguishes the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches as a system of checks and balances. The executive branch, or the President, is responsible for enforcing laws passed by Congress, negotiating with foreign countries, and watching over the military. The legislative branch, consisting …show more content…
It was meant to “accommodate each new generation and circumstance (Time 3).” This lets the Supreme Court to rule based on current and potential challenges. The focus should be on what needs to be added or tweaked within the Constitution. It needs to address technology’s role in gathering intelligence, money’s heavy influence in elections, and difficulties, like lack of access to a polling center, with voting in major elections. The Constitution has the ability to fit different situation because of its generality. The way rules and right are enforced can change, but not the underlying meaning can remain. For example, the second amendment grants citizens the right to bear arms. One side of that debate argues that citizens have the right to carry around hand guns or automatic weapons. Another side argues that it is more about the right to defend