POL S 102 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Term Of Office
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Framers went with short, vaguely worded constitution. Has some benefits being vague or detailed. Vague document is good because it"s easier to understand and. Practical politics- learn it durability and flexibility. Leave the elections in the hands of the states to avoid all the craziness. Intentional of the order the constitution was written in. First three articles create three branches of government. Congress was supposed to be the brains. Executive branch is less important and is second mentioned because it was supposed to work for congress- muscle of the branches. Judicial is last of three articles and it"s the least important of the three branches- conscience is least important. Not actually 3 equal branches of government because they would balance each other into stalemate. Religion, speech, petition are protected and come in an order on purpose. 2nd amendment is more important than most things- right to bear arms. Amendment says regulate commerce only and sc must interpret.
