The Constitution: The Failure Of The Constitution

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A shout out should be given to the 55 men who took their time and wrote out the basic rules we follow in our daily lives. The constitution. If it were not for these men our country would not be the same. The constitution has so many parts that are great and very effective and should remain untouched, but there are various tidbits, that are outdated that, could use small changes that would make the constitution as effective as the first day it was in effect. The constitution begins with the preamble. It gives a short summary of what to expect in the rest of the constitution. Think of it like reading the back cover of a novel, it gives a very dry summary. One section of the preamble states, “in Order to form a more perfect Union”. This part of the preamble is a very effective. Not only does it sum up the whole constitution into one sentence, it helps the US see why the constitution is so important. It is strategically placed in the preamble to help whoever is reading the constitution keep that thought in mind. It helps the reader realize the real purpose of the constitution. There are many countries in …show more content…

These first ten amendments make up the core foundation to the rules we follow today. Unfortunately some of these amendments are not so effective. We are given the right to keep and bear Arms, and that right will not be infringed. But do we really deserve that privilege? So many deaths occur due to the fact that people bought guns and rather than using them properly, have killed others. The right to bear arms was created so that people could protect themselves not go out and mass murder innocent people. This amendment is very ineffective and needs some major TLC. Our government should go back and change this amendment so that there are certain requirements need to own guns and that only certain people that are trustworthy can have

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