Explain the informal methods of amending the Constitution and why such methods are useful
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Identify judicial interpretation, social and cultural change, and technological change as the three common informal methods of informally changing the Constitution.
2. Explain that formal amendment to the Constitution is very difficult and, at times, society needs to be able to respond to changing social conditions more rapidly.
You might also like to view...
The UN's report, A More Secure World (2004), suggests that which of the following weapons does not represent a threat to global security
a. Nuclear b. Biological c. Chemical d. Internet
Which of the following opposed legislation that would have established the Medicare program?
A) the majority of the American people B) the National Rifle Association C) the American Medical Association D) none of the above E) the American Social Action Committee
Public interest groups are distinguished from other interest groups by
A. the fact that they clearly speak for the majority of the American people. B. their ideological bents. C. their narrow policy goals. D. their large bases of support. E. advocating positions they believe are for the good of all Americans.
What is the term used to describe the situation in which recipients lose government benefits due to increased earnings?
a) Bridefare b) Maintenance of effort c) Indexing d) Implicit taxation