Thoughts on the state of the constitution

Reference no: EM13797558

1. What are Washington's thoughts on the state of the Constitution (living vs. static)? What are his concerns? Are they valid?

2. The ultimate issue here is how should judges and lawmakers interpret its words?

3. Should they try to discern "the original intent" of the Founding Fathers?

4. Should they look to the strict meaning of the words that appear within the four corners of the document and no futher?

5. Should only the spirit of the Constitution be considered, treating it as a "living document" that evolves with changing times and societal mores?

Reference no: EM13797558

Questions Cloud

Develop an implementation plan for managing merger : Develop an implementation plan for managing the potential legal and ethical concerns for the merger. Explain how the proposed plan would help managers establish an ethical work environment.

Public administrative environments : The City Manager has contacted you regarding the following issues concerning various governmental departments and external stakeholders:

Create a risk-management program documenting potential risks : Document the exhibitors for your event and describe why the exhibitors were chosen. Create a risk-management program documenting the potential risks, effect of the risks, and steps to prevent the risks from occurring.

Define basic concepts used in the discipline of sociology : Define the basic concepts used in the discipline of sociology

Thoughts on the state of the constitution : 1. What are Washington's thoughts on the state of the Constitution (living vs. static)? What are his concerns? Are they valid? 2. The ultimate issue here is how should judges and lawmakers interpret its words?

Define success of information technology projects : Identify how project management improves the success of information technology projects.

Describe ethical issues that confront you as caseworker : Describe the ethical issues that confront you, as the caseworker

Explain technical and psychological aspects of interventions : Identify and explain two interventions conducted in organizations between 1990 and the present year within your category of interest along with the results. Be sure to find interventions representing different time periods and industries. Explain ..

Why has the constitution been amended so infrequently : Why has the Constitution been amended so infrequently? Should the amendment process be made easier? Why or why not?

User Account

All Pages