The Constitution Amendment

Group 2
 What is a Constitution Amendment?

• Constitution amendment is the act or the

process of altering or amending a law, a
policy, or a document by constitutional
procedure. Most constitutions require that
unless they pass a special procedure, they
cannot be enacted.
• The purpose of constitutional amendments is to
modify or update the provisions and principles
outlined in a country's constitution.
Constitutional amendments are intended to
reflect changing societal needs, address
emerging issues, correct past mistakes, and
enhance the framework of government. They
provide a formal and structured process for
altering the fundamental law of a nation.
Claims:
• 1. Protects individual's right
• 2. Strengthens governance
• 3. Corrects constitutional flaws in the law
• 4. Reflects evolving concepts of rights
• 5. Respond to new needs
Counterclaims are:
• 1. Too rigid in the process makes the losing of
both functionality
• 2. Too flexible in the process leaves the
constitution vulnerable to government erosion
• 3. Potential for abuse
• 4. Unintended consequences
 Are Constitution Amendments Fair?

• Whether constitutional amendments are

fair or not may depend on a number of
factors, including the specific amendment,
the process of its design and ratification,
and the political context in which it occurs.
 Are Constitution Amendments Fair?
• However, the change process can be unfair under
certain conditions. For example, if a change is
made and passed without proper internal
discussion or debate, or if it is pushed through by
a powerful group or individual without regard to
the views of the wider population, then the
change may be considered unfair
 Can Constitution Amendments Likely To
Succeed In Their Goal?
• To achieve it's goal, an amendment must
depend on several factors; including the
political will and ability of the government in
implementing it effectively, the level of public
support for the amendment, and the extent to
which the amendment is achieved.
 NOTE!
• Constitutional amendments can also
unintentionally cause harm, particularly if they
are poorly designed or if their implications are
not fully understood. Constitutional
amendments have the potential to shape the
fundamental principles and values of a nation's
governance and legal system.
 To Summarize:
• Constitutional amendments are completely
necessary and important tools for ensuring that
a nation's governing system remains responsive
to the needs of its citizens. However, it is
important that any proposed amendments to be
carefully considered and peer evaluated so as to
ensure that they are well-crafted and will not
unintentionally cause harm.
References:
• https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/
constitutional_amendment
• https://www.adb.org/publications/strengthening-
governance-through-constitutional-reform
• https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/
english/constitutional-process
• https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/
publications/constitutional-amendment-
procedures-primer.pdf
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