Pros of the Constitution 1. Outlines the basic stucture of the Government. 2. It limits the power of the government. 3. Allows government to charge taxes. 4. Allows for the adding of Amendments. 5. Allows for popular sovereignty. 6. Structures government to that of a Federalism. This meaning the National has most power then some power is split between states. 7. Protects natural rights in "Bill of Rights" 8. Calls for Checks and Balances in the government (3 branches). 9. The constitution has lasted this long so far. 10. Serves as a model to other countries who wish to be independent. Cons of the Constitution 1. Extremely difficult to pass new amendments. 2. The amount of representatives the Constitutional calls for is merely 65. 65 is a little enough number that none of the representatives could blend in with average people. They would quickly be picked out of a crowd. 3. Left out Women and African-Americans. 4. Some portions of it are too vague and offer room for mis-interpretation.
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