constitution is democratic

Question 1

paragraph 1: is democratic as amendment process protects against reforms that aren’t supported by population

Answer 1

-2/3 both houses 3/4 state support to pass an amendment
-1st amendment freedom of speech protected against flag desecration amendment

Question 2

paragraph 2: isn’t democratic as supermajorities mean proposals with popular support get blocked and judges can interpret as they wish

Answer 2

-Equal rights amendment failed to reach 3/4 states needed despite popular support
-DOBBS v JACKSON reinterpreted 14th amendment to restrict right to abortion

Question 3

paragraph 3: is democratic as separation and checks prevents tyranny and threats to democracy

Answer 3

-OBAMA vetoed 12 bills TRUMP 10
-REPUBLICAN house prevented BIDENS calls for immigration reform and $35 a month insulin from gaining traction

Question 4

paragraph 4: isn’t democratic as vagueness has led to expansion of federal power

Answer 4

-1964 civil rights act to end racial segregation in hotels used commerce clause by stating it was involved in interstate commerce
-great society programme increased federal spending in economic and welfare reforms (medicare)

Question 5

paragraph 5: is democratic as regular elections and states can decide their own laws

Answer 5

-house of representatives elected every 2 years
- president is elected separately
-MAINE and VERMONT prisoners don’t lose right to vote, do in HAWAII

Question 6

paragraph 6: isn’t democratic as still uses electoral college

Answer 6

-2016 Trump won all of 29 florida ECV by winning popular vote
-2016 trump won but lost popular vote by 2.87 m