2007-01-02 03:02:17 · 15 answers · asked by hichefheidi 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I'd add that any enacting of or approving of spending or legislation that was not part of the federal government's enumerated powers shall be considered impeachable offenses.
Term limits and Congressional session limits would also be good.
2007-01-02 03:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get ready for some boring, legalistic answers!
First and foremost, I would include some provision for replacing members of the House in an emergency. I don't believe there is any procedure. There is a long line of succession for the presidency, and the 25th Amendment to take care of almost any contingency. And senators can be replaced (if there's a death, resignation, etc.) by the governor of the state. (I don't know if this is in the Constitution or by statute.)
But members of the House, I believe, have to each be replaced by special election. Remember, Flight 93 might have been headed to the Capitol on 9/11. If there were some awful disaster, a large chunk of the government might be paralyzed until there could be dozens (or more) special elections all around the country. And chances are that if there were such a large disaster the rest of the country might be in bad shape too.
So, if I'm right, this loophole should be closed. Let the governors appoint people for a short time.
I have other ideas, but I'll leave it at that. This is a very technical answer, but I think almost everyone could agree on this one!
2007-01-02 11:09:49 · answer #2 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would have made it that it wasn't able to be changed. The problem with the constitution is that it was written with the intentions that it will be changed. See how messed up this world is now because of all the idiots making changes. Thank you.
2007-01-02 11:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by cookie 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Two things - first, I'd do away with that stupid electoral college and make voting for President done by popular vote. Second, every President would serve just one 6-year term. As it is, as soon as they take office, they start running for re-election. With one 6-year term, they could spend all their time taking care of the country's business.
2007-01-02 11:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would edit the presidential term I think we should vote in more than one president at a time and make it were congress does'nt have so much power and in todays golden age of technology I think we should have polital polls from the people on what they want when it comes to new laws. I would also legalize marijuana because it could be a major cash crop.
2007-01-02 11:06:21 · answer #5 · answered by nick 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I would add, if you don't follow the constitution as a president you will be arrested, then Bush could be in jail
2007-01-02 13:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by A nobody 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I wish they could see what this country has became. I think they would rewrite a few things real quick.
2007-01-02 11:05:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I'd leave out the mention of the electoral college and allow the popular vote to be counted on 100%. I'd also be more specific on the 2nd Amendment (gun ownership). But most importantly, I'd make it clear that America is for every race/gender and nationality and call for specific punishments for hate crimes.
2007-01-02 11:09:54 · answer #8 · answered by Mick 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I would leave out NOTHING and add NOTHING! it is what it is-a document which our Nation was founded.re-write history? I think not.
2007-01-02 11:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by slabsidebass 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Congress would only be allowed to serve one term! These idiots buy their way in, and stay forever. Limiting terms would give us fresh ideas, and would severely limit the lobbyists power!
2007-01-02 11:05:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋