Constitution

Question 1

how does the electoral college show constitution to be outdated?

Answer 1

system undermines democracy - see electoral college notes

Question 2

how does the electoral college show constitution to be effective?

Answer 2

consistently elects pres every 4 years - see electoral college notes

Question 3

what is required for a constitutional amendment?

Answer 3

• 2/3 both houses of Congress

- 3/4 state legislatures

Question 4

why is amendments process purposefully difficult?

Answer 4

to prevent knee jerk legislation. ensures any possible amendments are well though through

Question 5

how amendments have been proposed ?

Answer 5

11,000

Question 6

what else does the amendment process work for?

Answer 6

when mistakes have been made

Question 7

when have mistakes been made in the constitution?

Answer 7

• 18/21 amendments
• 18 amendment prohibited sale and manufacture of alcohol
• 21 amendment repealed 18 amendment

Question 8

what has the difficulty in amending the constitution led to?

Answer 8

many outdated laws remaining in constitution

Question 9

give an example of an outdated law in constitution?

Answer 9

• 2nd amendment - right of people to keep and bear arms

- growth of technology v muskets

Question 10

give an example of a mass shooting in US? (Las Vegas)

Answer 10

• 1 October 2017
• Stephen paddock shot more than 1,100 rounds from his hotel room
• killed 58 and 851 injured
• used bump stocks