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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A constitution is a set of rules for government—often codified as a written document—that enumerates the powers and functions of a political entity. In the case of countries, this term refers specifically to a national constitution defining the fundamental political principles, and establishing the structure, procedures, powers and duties, of a government. By limiting the government's own reach, most constitutions guarantee certain rights to the people. The term constitution can be applied to any overall law that defines the functioning of a government, including several historical constitutions that existed before the development of modern national constitutions. Constitutions concern different kinds of political organizations. They are found extensively in regional government, at supranational (e.g., European Union), federal (e.g., Indian Constitution), state or provincial (e.g., the constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the constitution of the State of New York), and sub-national levels. They are also found in many political groups, such as political parties, pressure groups, and trade unions. Non-political entities such as corporations and voluntary associations, whether incorporated or not, may also have a constitution. The constitution of a legally incorporated entity is more usually styled as its memorandum and articles of association (U.S. incorporation). Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles, 12 schedules and 94 amendments, thereby totaling 117,369 words in its English language version. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Is it absurd to literally apply the Constitution to situations the founding fathers could not have envisioned? Q. Many people like to say they are for strict interpretation of the Constitution. Fine. However, there are many problems, issues, and situations that aren't directly dealt with by the Constitution and/or were in fact totally inconceivable to the founding fathers. For example, the internet. While it certainly affects interstate commerce and thus the Constitution would say that Congress has the power to regulate it, is that really what the founding fathers intended? How could we possibly know what they would have wanted or if they would have written the Constitution the same way if they had taken that into account? Why should we assume the wisdom of a document at face value in any situation when the realities it is applied to could not… [cont.] Asked by Big Beautiful Man - Mon Aug 10 22:41:12 2009 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments A. "Why should we assume the wisdom of a document at face value in any situation when the realities it is applied to could not have been predicted by its makers? It's not a question of the wisdom of the document. Interpretation is part of law. You can't have a constitution without interpreting it. The idea is common law: Common law refers to law developed through decisions of courts and similar tribunals (called case law), rather than through legislative statutes or executive action, and to corresponding legal systems that rely on precedential case law. -Wikipedia The Founders understood it well. It is what gives the judicial branch its power. A constitutional scholar chimes in: "The constitution does not give the government the power to… [cont.] Answered by David H - Mon Aug 10 22:52:53 2009 What does the Constitution not list the reserved powers of? Q. I have honestly no idea on this question. The Constitution does not list the reserved powers of the ___ The choices are Congress, President, state government, or national government. I thought the Constitution listed everything the state government, national government, Congress, and President can and cannot do. I really would appreciate your help. Our assignment is really pretty easy, besides this question. Asked by ck - Sun Feb 10 21:27:30 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Well, it doesn't specifically outline the reserved powers of the President, but it alludes to them. And it limits the powers of the national government all throughout the Constitution. Reserved powers of Congress are in Article 1, Section 9. Reserved powers of President are hinted at in Article 2, Section 4 (where disqualification and impeachment are discussed--for charges of treason, bribery, high crime, and misdemeanor.) Reserved powers of the state government are in Article 4, Section 2 and Article 4, Section 3. Reserved powers of the national government are in Article 1, Section 9; Article 2, Section 4; and limitations of the judicial branch aren't very clear, but in Article 3, Section 1, it states that the Supreme Court does not have… [cont.] Answered by : ) - Sun Feb 10 21:40:17 2008 What is the process that helped to create the present Constitution?
Q. describe the process that helped to create the present Constitution? Did the Framers of the document believe that their ideas would work? why or why not? Did the Ideas of the framers work? Why has the Constitution lasted for over 200 years with so few changes? please help i have to write a 2 page essay on it. And also can you include links that is related to the question. I've been trying to found it all week, but no luck. Asked by DO NOT GENERALIZE ME! I'M HU - Sat Nov 14 13:50:58 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Try the website link below, it is a valuable resource that has an in depth collection regarding the formation of America, the founding documents and founding fathers. Welcome to the WallBuilders Resources page. Our comprehensive collection of issues, articles, newsletters, writings, and other documents is available in both searchable and browseable formats. Our collection of issues and articles includes discussions on the Founding Fathers and religion, slavery, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, evolution, Benjamin Franklin, and many other historical topics. Answered by Wrenched - Sat Nov 14 14:08:34 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Constitution"
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