The Pros And Cons Of The United States Constitution

The United States Constitution is one of the shortest, longest standing, and most ambiguous constitutions in the world. This document establishes a democratic republic of many states under one federal government. In outlining the responsibilities and powers of each branch of the government and how they relate to state governments, many questions are left unanswered. Though this constitution outlines legislation’s role fairly clearly, it is far too vague concerning executive and judicial roles and the relationship between state and federal government. All told, this constitution is far too vague for its own good. The constitution begins by establishing the legislative branch of government. There is very little ambiguity to this first article of the constitution. It creates a bicameral congress, and explains how each house of this congress will be selected and by whom. The rules of each house in congress are intentionally left to the house, because this insured that both houses could respond and adapt to new challenges. Article I of the …show more content…
Though the ability for congress to govern itself could allow to some corruption, it is not a huge concern. Ultimately, if the congress got too corrupt it would simply get elected out of office at the end of a term. It is unclear just how far the necessary and proper extends, which is a much more dangerous proposition. Though the president does have veto power, and the judicial branch has the option of constitutional review, having the ability to do what is necessary and proper is far too dangerous and vague a power to grant. This power has been used as a justification for many laws over the years, and each time it is invoked it seems to be more of a stretch than the last. Stretching the constitution could be a dangerous precedent, thus, even the most specific piece of the constitution is too