In order to get an amendment added to the Constitution, an idea must get 2/3's approval in each house to be proposed and 3/4's of the states must agree in order to ratify the amendment. Is this too easy? Too hard? What would be a better method?
It seems pretty difficult to add an amendment because you need a 2/3's vote from both the Senate and The House and then you need 3/4 of the states to ratify this. But it seems to be the best method because this does not let too many laws pass through and also focuses more on what is more important and how it would change the political power, the power of the federal government, and the power of the people
I agree with Laura's statement that it does seem difficult to ratify an amendment. However, I believe this is because the founding fathers of our nation did not want the Constitution to be easily subject to change and stupidity. If it were easy to amend the Constitution then America would have laws that are unnecessary and at times could be just plain stupid. I believe that the method that America has to ratifying an amendment is the method that America needs.
I agree with Laura in the fact that it does seem difficult to amend the Constitution, but I think it was meant to be that way. The Constitution was written in such a way that it would apply to the nation for centuries to come. The laws and rights listed in it are timeless and were not meant to be altered dramatically over time. If it were easy to amend the Constitution, a lot of changes would occur that most of the population might not agree with. By forcing a two-thirds vote in each house and three-fourths agreement from each state, the government can be sure that they are doing what is right for the country without infringing upon any minorities.
It seems pretty difficult to add an amendment because you need a 2/3's vote from both the Senate and The House and then you need 3/4 of the states to ratify this. But it seems to be the best method because this does not let too many laws pass through and also focuses more on what is more important and how it would change the political power, the power of the federal government, and the power of the people
ReplyDeleteI agree with Laura's statement that it does seem difficult to ratify an amendment. However, I believe this is because the founding fathers of our nation did not want the Constitution to be easily subject to change and stupidity. If it were easy to amend the Constitution then America would have laws that are unnecessary and at times could be just plain stupid. I believe that the method that America has to ratifying an amendment is the method that America needs.
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DeleteI agree with Laura in the fact that it does seem difficult to amend the Constitution, but I think it was meant to be that way. The Constitution was written in such a way that it would apply to the nation for centuries to come. The laws and rights listed in it are timeless and were not meant to be altered dramatically over time. If it were easy to amend the Constitution, a lot of changes would occur that most of the population might not agree with. By forcing a two-thirds vote in each house and three-fourths agreement from each state, the government can be sure that they are doing what is right for the country without infringing upon any minorities.
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