Examine the different natures of the UK and US Constitutions

Question 1

Point 1: What is the US constitution?

Answer 1

The US Constitution is codified into a single document.

Question 2

Example for US constitution being codified.

Answer 2

Article 2 outlines the President’s veto power, used by Biden 12 times during his presidency.

Question 3

Explain for US constitution being codified.

Answer 3

The Constitution consolidates government roles and powers in one document, ensuring clarity and a formal framework for governance.

Question 4

Point 2: US Constitution entrenched?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Example 2: formally entrenched

Answer 5

Article 5 requires a 2/3 supermajority in Congress and ratification by ¾ of state legislatures or conventions. Over 11,000 amendments have been proposed, but only 27 have been ratified.

Question 6

Explain 2: formally entrenched

Answer 6

The entrenched nature of the Constitution makes it intentionally difficult to amend, preserving stability and limiting frequent changes.