Table of Contents
- 1 Why are longer constitutions better?
- 2 What are the benefits of having a constitution?
- 3 Why did the authors of the Constitution create the system of checks and balances?
- 4 Which of the following is the best example of a check on presidential power?
- 5 What is a constitution Why do we need a constitution give any five reason?
Why are longer constitutions better?
With regard to the relationship between constitutional length and amendments, Lutz predicts that longer constitutions will be amended more frequently because they are more likely to contain detailed provisions that risk becoming obsolete over time.
What are the benefits of having a constitution?
Advantages of a written constitution (Merits)
- It can be easily consulted.
- It cannot be frivolously tampered with.
- It is easy to understand the content of the constitution.
- It avoids dictatorship by rulers.
- It reduces clash of functions of the arms of government.
- Difficult to amend.
- It may not favour every part of the state.
What type of constitution does France have?
Constitution of the Fifth Republic
The current Constitution of France was adopted on 4 October 1958. It is typically called the Constitution of the Fifth Republic, and it replaced the Constitution of the Fourth Republic, of 1946….
Constitution of France | |
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Jurisdiction | France |
Ratified | 28 September 1958 |
Date effective | 4 October 1958 |
Why do you think the United States has a constitution What role does a written constitution play in everyday society?
What role does a written constitution play in everyday US society? The US has a constitution because it keeps our country together and functioning. The constitution ensures US citizens their basic rights. The constitution also separates federal and state powers, and controls federal and state powers.
The framers felt the need to include checks and balances in the Constitution so each branch couldn’t dominate the other. This system prevented each branch from having too much power. They put checks and balances because if one branch makes a mistake, another branch can balance it out.
Which of the following is the best example of a check on presidential power?
The best example of checks and balances is that the president can veto any bill passed by Congress, but a two-thirds vote in Congress can override the veto. Other examples include: The House of Representatives has sole power of impeachment, but the Senate has all power to try any impeachment.
What rights were provided by the French Constitution?
Rights such as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before law were established. These rights were considered as natural rights, which belonged to each human being by birth and could not be taken away. It was the duty of the government to protect these natural rights of the citizens.
What did the French Constitution say?
France shall be an indivisible, secular, democratic and social Republic. It shall ensure the equality of all citizens before the law, without distinction of origin, race or religion. It shall respect all beliefs. It shall be organised on a decentralized basis.
What is a constitution Why do we need a constitution give any five reason?
A Constitution is necessary because of the following reasons: It is an important law of the land. It determines the relationship of the citizens with the governments. It lays down principles and guidelines which are required for people belonging to different ethnic and religious groups to live in harmony.
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