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The framers provided formal methods of?
The framers provided formal methods for amending the Constitution. The United States Constitution, ratified on June 21, 1788, has a total of 27 amendments.
How have the four methods of amending the constitution affected the executive branch?
Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution states the amendment process. In Marbury v. Madison (1803) the Supreme Court declared that the federal courts had the power to nullify actions of the national government if found to be in conflict with the Constitution which informally changes through social, cultural, and legal ways affecting how the Executive Branch formulates policy in its interacts with the other branches. - See more at: http://www.chacha.com/question/how-have-the-four-informal-methods-of-amending-the-constitution-affected-the-role-of-the-executive-branch-in-the-federal-government
Why are informal methods used to change constitution more than formal methods?
Informal methods do not really change the Constitution per se, they just change the way it is viewed. An informal method refers to a change in makeup in the Supreme Court, which can alter how laws are interpreted. The only real way to change the Constitution is formally.
Why did the framers of the constitution create a mechanism for amending the constitution but then make it very difficult to actually make any changes?
The Framers didn't want the Constitution being changed on a regular basis for any other reason aside from one of the utmost importance. As a result, while there is an involved process, with mandatory approval required from the different houses of Congress, amending the Constitution is possible if needed.
How do you amend the Virginia constitution?
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 18 AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION SEC. 1. The Legislature by rollcall vote entered in the journal, two-thirds of the membership of each house concurring, may propose an amendment or revision of the Constitution and in the same manner may amend or withdraw its proposal. Each amendment shall be so prepared and submitted that it can be voted on separately. CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 18 AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION SEC. 2. The Legislature by rollcall vote entered in the journal, two-thirds of the membership of each house concurring, may submit at a general election the question whether to call a convention to revise the Constitution. If the majority vote yes on that question, within 6 months the Legislature shall provide for the convention. Delegates to a constitutional convention shall be voters elected from districts as nearly equal in population as may be practicable. CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 18 AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION SEC. 3. The electors may amend the Constitution by initiative. CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 18 AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION SEC. 4. A proposed amendment or revision shall be submitted to the electors and if approved by a majority of votes thereon takes effect the day after the election unless the measure provides otherwise. If provisions of 2 or more measures approved at the same election conflict, those of the measure receiving the highest affirmative vote shall prevail.
