American Constitution

Question 1

What is Vagueness, ambiguity and silence?

Answer 1

Difference between implied powers and enumerated powers.

Question 2

Strengths and weaknesses of vagueness etc.?

Answer 2

Evolutionary - can be adapted and updated. ‘Elastic clause’ and ‘necessary and proper’ - wording gives congress power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out duty of federal law. Allows for modernisation.

Question 3

What is the separation of powers?

Answer 3

Judiciary, Executive and Legislative are separate branches of government with no overlap.

Question 4

Significance of separation of powers?

Answer 4

Check and limit other powers, judiciary cannot sit in legislative, prevent elective dictatorship - president must work w/ all other branches of govt.
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