Question

The Constitution is not a perfect document, hence the amendments. What sort of amendments would you propose? There is no constitutional right to vote. Would this be a good amendment? Would it let criminals vote? Should criminals be allowed to vote? Take into account the demographics and the way the justice system is skewed. Do amendments really protect us from the government and each other or is it just an illusion? Think the right to privacy and the debate about the NSA. Please feel free to discuss your own ideas about if and/or how we should amend the constitution.

Answer 1

Constitution is one of the most important documents that binds the citizens and the government through social contract. This would mean the rights and duties would be defined in the constitution both for the government and the citizens. The problem with the constitution is the time period in which it was developed. The country, people, political scenario and the type of government wouldn’t be the same, thus people and the government should be able to examine the constitution in the light of the present time. This would mean that the constitution should be amended as and when the social set-up changes. This should be done after careful consideration and having everyone in the country in mind.

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