Constitution and federalism: 30 mark points

Question 1

Does the system of checks and balances work in the 21st century?

Answer 1

1. Effective checks on congress
2. Effective checks on judiciary
3. Effective checks on executive especially by congress
4. Checks and balances are less effective when one party has majority in congress.
5. Judiciairy more powerful than planned
   3.Executive going beyond their power.

Question 2

Evaluate the view that the constitution ensures that civil liberties are protected by the supreme court?

Answer 2

1. 1st amendment- freedom of speech
2. 2nd amendment- right to bear arms- mass murder as cp.
3. 8th amendment- cruel and unusual punishments
   4.14th amendment- life/ liberty- reversed as cp.

Question 3

Does the constitution uphold democracy?

Answer 3

1. Federalism
2. electoral college
3. checks and balances

Question 4

Evaluate the view state rights have been eroded?

Answer 4

1. Gov financial muscle
2. Constitutional amendments and loopholes.
3. supreme court not in favour.
4. Most domestic laws
5. Constitutional protection
6. supreme court in favour