You believe in the establishment and adherence to a set of fundamental principles, often codified in a written document, to ensure a stable and just government that protects individual rights and liberties.
Constitutionalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the necessity of a constitution in governing a state or nation. This ideology is rooted in the belief that a constitution, which outlines the fundamental principles and established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed, is essential to limit the powers of the government and protect the rights of the citizens.
The concept of constitutionalism dates back to ancient times, but it was during the Enlightenment period in the 17th and 18th centuries that it began to take its modern…
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How can a set of rules make individual life more predictable, and why might predictability be important for a nation?
@9KFQ88F2yrs2Y
A constitution is important to a government because it sets the ground rules for what people and the government can and can’t do. It writes out what’s right and wrong and if people have a problem with it they can go through the system and try to change it fairly.
Predictability is comforting and humans crave it, leading to the long-standing devastation of superstition, which promises predictable control.
@9KFPMMJ2yrs2Y
When a nation can predict something they can prevent something. I think a set of rules for individual life makes things more preventable and easier to predict.
@9KFPZ3P2yrs2Y
When a nation can predict something they can prevent something. I think a set of rules for individual life makes things more preventable and easier to predict.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How does a group's size, like your school versus your nation, impact the complexity of the rules needed to govern it?
@9JSBVF92yrs2Y
I believe that the complexity of rules should not change drastically with a group's size.
@9JSBWKB2yrs2Y
As the size of a group increases, there are more opinions and there is a greater likelihood of differing ideas and debate. There is a greater chance of factions being created with a larger group. Because of the amount of opinions in a large group, this means that the rules needed to govern it must be more complex.
@9JSB7NB2yrs2Y
smaller the group the less ideas there are to conflict with your own. the bigger the group the more opinions and the more debates, and changed minds, and most of all, the more arguments there are.
@9JSCHVS2yrs2Y
I don't know enough about the topic to say much here, but the same rules should apply to small and large groups.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Why do you think some people are willing to fight for their rights, and how does having a constitution support those fights?
People are willing to fight for their rights because they want to have freedom also. They also want can defend themselves.
@9J4Z6222yrs2Y
Being born a citizen gives them these rights, It supports it by say that the people have the right to stand up to a unfair government and defend the rights they were given
@9J4YVJ6Republican2yrs2Y
It tells people that they do have rights, and they should be able to keep them.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How does your experience with social norms guide your understanding of a constitution's role in shaping societal behavior?
@9KZXZ3Z1yr1Y
I think attitudes, and patterns of behavior elaborating the principle that the authority of government derives from and is limited by a body of fundamental law".
@9KZXJ591yr1Y
Shaping the basic freedoms of people to be individuals is very easing, but adapted laws from there which oppress minorities are not what the Constitution stood/stands for.
@9KZXZQS1yr1Y
I think that Constitutionalism guided my understanding by showing me what governors and people do to change the government, and still most of their decisions have made the world worse than it already was based on laws, taxes and services.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In what way do you think freedom of speech in schools should be similar or different to that in a country's constitution?
@9HGC33M2yrs2Y
It should be held to a similar standard. With the exception of speech which disrupts constructive learning like yelling.
@9HGC6C8Republican2yrs2Y
Freedom of speech should be taking seriously in all schools.
@9HGC9R92yrs2Y
I think the freedom of speech in schools should be the same as in the constitution
@9HGBYYJ2yrs2Y
I feel like they are both important and freedom of speech should always be practiced
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you explain the importance of having rules in a game, and how does that relate to having a constitution in a country?
@9H7WFJSWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
Rules are important as long as they are fair and everyone is equal.
@9H7YLVC2yrs2Y
for a country to operate humanely and be successful there needs to be a "set of rules" for people to follow which is basically what a constitution is. You have to have a set of rules for the citizens of your country to follow or else it will be chaos as people will do whatever they want whenever they want with no restrictions or consequences
@9H7TYNQIndependent2yrs2Y
Having a rule in the game keeps it more fair and balanced and if its the constitution we are talking about its just have the rule of the game of life to keep everyone playing on fair ground, making sure that no one is hacking or exploiting whatsoever.
@9H7VV7HConstitution2yrs2Y
The constitution is baseline for all of the U.S government so we should protect the constitution at all costs
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Why do you think people might fear a government with unlimited power, and how does a constitution aim to prevent that fear from becoming reality?
@9HDMZZQ2yrs2Y
When one government or group of people has so much power, their views might become overpowering, especially if they differ from other people's. A constitution can help keep the government in check and not abuse their power.
@9HDMVMM2yrs2Y
People don't want the possibility of no rights in the life they're living when they were born with them.
@9HDMVRJ2yrs2Y
People would fear it because infinite power means they could do anything to us.
@9HDN2F72yrs2Y
Because the people would not have a say in what they want.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In your own words, why is it important for a government to serve the people rather than the people serving the government?
@9HGC2C22yrs2Y
It's important because that is what the government was put in place for in the first way. The founders of the United States left Britain because it was a place that people served the government and not the other way around, its why the United States of America was created in the first place.
@9HG9XVM 2yrs2Y
because the government is extremely powerful far more so than the average persons they should help us not else help them.
@9HGBPPK2yrs2Y
Because the people are more important than the administration
@9HGC54V 2yrs2Y
It is so important that the government serves the people instead of being the other way around. I think this because if the people are serving for the government we would have more protests and arguments and everything I think would turn bad in our country.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If you could propose a new right to be included in a constitution, what would it be, and what impact do you think it would have?
@9HG7GD72yrs2Y
Something to set a standard for equal treatment of all persons.
@9HG782Q2yrs2Y
Health care for everyone which would make people healthier.
@9HG7DV72yrs2Y
I would include the right to vote if you are a foreigner and you have lived in the United States for 5 years at least. This would help more votes come in,
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If you were to build a new society from scratch, would you start with creating a constitution, and why or why not?
@9H5DT362yrs2Y
Yes, I would start with creating a constitution because of the quality or state of being in agreement with a constitution.
@9H5CW3N2yrs2Y
Yes, I would began on writing a constitution because it is a great way to build a society.
@9H5DLND2yrs2Y
Yes because though it may have corrupt persons structure goes farther
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you believe a society can function fairly without a written set of rules, and why or why not?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Have you ever been part of a team where rules changed and it affected you; how do you feel constitutions should handle changes affecting citizens?
@9LJ3W9F1yr1Y
I have not been part of a team where changed rules affected me, however I think these changes should happen gradually so that citizens can get used to them seemlessly.
@9LJ3T7JProgressive1yr1Y
Slowly lead into the changes and allow time for the changes to take place so people can get used to them
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
When choosing team members for a group task, how do you ensure fairness, and how does a constitution aim to ensure fair representation in government?
@9KC322L2yrs2Y
To ensure fairness when peaking group members, the best criteria to focus on are experience and how well they will work with others. Someone who doesn't do their work and takes advantage of the others' aptitudes to get a high score is not someone you should pick for a group. In government, we should also elect those who seem best fit for the job, and thus, best fit to represent the people. If the retirement age is 65, that is, if we think 65-year olds are incapable of being productive workers, then why do we have a president in his 80s? Why are the majority of our politicians old white people when the average age in the US is 38 years old?
@9KC25C82yrs2Y
evenly dividing the power or tasks among all parties involved is good and having a constitution can assure that each group upholds their part and doesn't overstep or violate the agreement.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you feel living in a place where the rules aren't clear, and why is clarity in a constitution crucial for citizens?
@9LDLDZLLibertarian1yr1Y
It’s extremely important. Citizens have to know their rights, because if they don’t they will never know when they are taken away
@9LDKTQW1yr1Y
If there weren't laws or rules or clear laws or rules the world would be straight chaos.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can you think of a time when someone had too much power over a situation and how did that feel, then relate that to why constitutionalism might be important in government?
@9H5HP8FProgressive2yrs2Y
When voters went for a president however the electoral college voted for the other and that one became the president
@9H5JCF42yrs2Y
I think constitutionalism is very important because Id say it helps keep people in order and on track
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can you recall a historical event where a change in governance impacted people's lives, and how might a constitution have played a role?
@9JQVDX22yrs2Y
The way that women used to not be able to vote is one but that was changed so women may have equal rights.
@9JQ6JNZ2yrs2Y
The government has shown discrimination towards marginalized communities throughout history, but I am proud to see how far we have developed as a country, especially with constitutional amendments ensuring equal rights for all.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If the rules in your favorite video game could be changed by the players, how do you think it would affect gameplay?
@9KZY2JQ1yr1Y
I think it would be to improve the game although in the first days I wouldn't know how to play or the new rules but I think that if it were to happen it would be a big change and if I don't like it I think I would stop playing
@9KZXYDH1yr1Y
People would just change the rules so it could benefit them.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Do you think rules should apply equally to everyone, and how does a constitution ensure this principle?
@9LJC58Q 1yr1Y
Yes, constitutionalism typically involves the idea that rules should apply equally to everyone, regardless of their status or position in society. A constitution ensures this principle through several mechanisms.
@9LJBZP8Constitution1yr1Y
Yes, people say the rules are applied equally to everyone, but in reality there is no real equality in America even with a constitution in place. Life isn't fair, and it never will be.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If you were to safeguard one personal interest in a constitution, what would it be and why do you value it so highly?
@9L6X65PRepublican1yr1Y
Amendment 2 because people need to be able to defend themselves.
@9L6XBBD1yr1Y
I would choose to safeguard the first amendment because it gives humans the basic rights that we deserve.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What qualities make a person a good leader, and how do those qualities relate to the role of a constitution in governing?
@9KZW7K41yr1Y
Being a good leader is being a good listener and taking action
@9KZVX9Q1yr1Y
When it comes to being a leader, the people who don't know how to make the tough decisions, shouldn't be in office. It's hard being a leader and some people aren't worthy of the title, 'President' or someone in Congress.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
When have you benefitted from a rule being flexible, and how does that influence your view on amending constitutions?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How does teamwork in group projects relate to the balance of powers outlined in a constitution?
@9HSKQ372yrs2Y
No. While teamwork is important, it does not always equal success.
@9HSKG7G2yrs2Y
Let’s say 3 students are working on a project which requires both cooperation and individual effort. Each student is assigned the project with their individual contributions enumerated and the understanding that ultimately all 3 share the same amount of responsibility in its completion. Therefore the students must hash out disagreements about any aspect of the project. The students are like the 3 branches of the government. Each has an individual portion of the shared responsibility of running the government. Each is a check/balance on the other so as to ensure one does not become more powerful than the other two.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Think of a time when you had to follow a rule you disliked; how do you think a well-designed constitution should handle unpopular laws?
@9HRPWJH2yrs2Y
Representative elected officials vote on changing the law like our current process allows.
@9HRPT66Constitution2yrs2Y
By showing how it works in favor of the people and enforcing it across the board without exception.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can you relate a personal experience where you had to compromise, and how does a constitution represent a compromise among citizens?
@9HGCDMSRepublican2yrs2Y
I honestly don't understand the question provided.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Why might it be important for rules to adapt over time, and how does that concept apply to constitutions?
@9L5X3D21yr1Y
the world is forever changing so the rules need to adjust and move with them
because the world is constantly changing and so sometimes rules need to change or adapt to what's going on in the world.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Why do you think it's critical to have clear and consistent consequences for actions in school, and how does this principle apply to constitutional law?
@9KLLWZHRepublican 2yrs2Y
I think that it’s critical to have clear and consistent consequences for actions in school because the school should be limited on their power like the government should be limited on their power.
@9KLLGS42yrs2Y
To educate Americans students on core American values.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What do you think would happen in your favorite sport if it had no rules, and how does this apply to the idea of a country without a constitution?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
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