21st Cen USA and the Constitution

Name a flaw in the Constitution

The Constitution is not flawed; the real flaw is the political culture, characterised by

(a)  

Which of these Constitutional clauses has been problematic?

• Equal representation in the Senate

• The Electoral College

• The power to declare war

• all three

Why are the Senate's powers of 'advice and consent' a possible flaw in the Constitution? Give and e.g. in your answer

Rights that cannot easily be removed are (a)   rights

Name two entrenched rights in the Constituion/Amendments

The biennial nature of the entire House and third of the Senate can lead to...

• higher levels of accountability

• more frequent gridlock

• a sense of constant campaigning

• a divided government