ratification of the Constitution

If you were an Anti-Federalist would you have compromised and passed the Constitution against your beliefs? Outline your beliefs about the intent of the Constitution and then why you would or would not have supported ratification of it. Remember it is about demonstrating all your activities and what you learned about the Constitution and its supporters.

Why the Constitution should be ratified

Week One you studied about the government after the Revolution. After the Consitution was written, there was a debate regarding ratification. Federalists believed that the Constitution should be ratified while the anti Federalists believed it should not be ratified. For this project you willl be debating the side you have chosen. 

Would it be better if we had a written constitution or unwritten constitution?

Does the U.S. need a new constitution?

The Constitution is over 220 years old.  Times have definitely changed.  Is there anything we need to add or remove?

The UK is better off not having a written constitution

The bedrock of the British constitution has traditionally been the doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty, according to which the statutes passed by Parliament are the UK's supreme and final source of law. It follows that Parliament can change the constitution simply by passing new Acts of Parliament. (Wiki) Is the UK better off not having a written constitution? Are we better off no having to obey an entrenched and rigid document?

Americans and the U.S. Constitution

Why do Americans always bring up the US constitution? Especially when it's about the whole world or even other countries? I hate it when people bring up the constitution like it helps prove their point. Example Me: Should we smoke? American: Well the 2nd Amendment (not accurate) means we have the right to smoke How the fuck does that answer the question? Example Me: Would the death penalty make America a better place American: Well according to 97th Amendment (not accurate) we're not allowed a death penalty. Right... but would it make America a better place?? If the question is should we, wouldn't it be better if, what if etc. then why do people bring up the constitution? If the question is can we or according to the constitution can we.... then bring it up if it's needed. Or have I missed something??

Should illegal immigrants be protected by the constitution?

Do you think that the constitution should also be applied to illegal immigrants in terms of criminal justice procedures and other forms of societal treatment as well?

Should we update the U.S. constitution?

CreateDebate Improvement Constitution?

CreateDebate is a very good website with a lot of good users; however, we all know that there have been a fair share of trolls and people who try to ruin this website with their crappy advertising, idiotic comments, and so on. So, I encourage people to sign on to this constiution. By signing the user: Agrees to post only relivent debates... Agrees to ban trolls and people who write arguements such as "it just is" ... To not post on junk debates or advertisements... Do not ban people for no reason, or because you do not agree with their arguement. Suggestions will be added. These measures may sound absurd, but we must impiment them or risk losing contributers of high quality.

Does the US Constitution literally contradict the Bible?

Your thoughts.

Has America failed it's constitution?

I post this debate as most of the users on this site are American and wish to get a collection of opinions  I'll let it be known that I don't know much about American politics, but this is something I was thinking about while listening to American politicians harp on about God. From what I know the US was supposed to be a secular state, are the religious views of politicians just a way to garner votes or has the government become run by christians? I wonder what it means for the future of discovery and scientific inquiry in America (a country that has always been instrumental in research), the ID movement is a resolutely American move. Tell me I'm wrong if you know better, I probably wont be able to take part in this debate too much, but will be reading intently.  

The U.S. government works against/ignores the constitution?

I have read the constitution several times for the past few weeks and realized that our government has done many illegal things, such as spending more money than their budget allows them to. Also their are still problems with the constitution that need to be fixed, such as the 13 amendment which does not provide African-Americans freedom from the draft, there is no amendment that prevents it from happening. Is the US government going by their own will and authority? or are they finding ways to avoid the constitution?

Is the constitution too old and outdated?

  Do you think that our constitution is too old? If it is too old, do you think it should be edited and some of the principles within the constitution should be taken out of the constitution? What are your views pertaining to ths topic?

Follow the constitution.

It's simple. 

Why does the constitution...

The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence. But only half the states are republican?

Should there be "constitution free" zones in the U.S? » visit link (arstechnica.com)

Should the Constitution be rewritten

A Constitution for CreateDebate

Seeing as there was previously an uprising against me (http://www.createdebate.com/debate/show/DENOUNCE_HELLNO/debate)  However while I promised to let my account die (after you lot crucified me), I cannot help it if after 3 days my account ressurrected!  Now I must take it into my own hands to make sure that CreateDebate is never threatened again! Seeing as there is no official set of rules which we must all abide by and there are none enforced. I have used my superior intellect to come up with a curved document that we can agree to. Here are the laws: 1) There shall be no accounts made by users already memebers of our benevolent site for the purpose of abusing the point system and insulting other people and their vies and beliefs (I know that Hellno made millions of false accounts to rig my debate denouncing him) 2) Thou shalt not be close minded (Christians, I'm watching you) 3) Thou shalt not murder 4) Do not commit usury 5) Do not hack CreateDebate 6)  (optional) a leader should be chosen by popular, exemplimentary vote. 7) We must not gang up on people and personally attack them 8) If you put your name under the "I agree" side and then break one of the rules, everyone else who agreed to our diagonal document must unanimously denounce that person. This Constitution is unnofficial, but it would be nice to have a standard from which everyone honours. If we do not all follow the same beliefs then we would be just like the communists! Do this for freedom! Do this for Liberty! Do this for AMERICA!

The Shotgun Constitution

THE RULES LISTED BELOW APPLY TO THE CALLING OF SHOTGUN (THE PASSENGER SEAT) IN AN AUTOMOBILE. THESE RULES ARE DEFINITIVE AND BINDING. Section I The Basic RulesArticle 1: In order to call Shotgun, the caller must pronounce the word "Shotgun" as long as the driver verifies the call.Article 2: Shotgun may only be called if all occupants of the vehicle are outside and directly on the way to the said vehicle.Article 3: Early calls are strictly prohibited. Shotgun may only be called while walking toward the vehicle and only applies to the drive immediately forthcoming.Shotgun can never be called while inside a vehicle or still technically on the way to the first location. For example, one can not get out of a vehicle and call Shotgun for the return journey.Article 4: The driver has final say in all ties and disputes. The driver has the right to suspend or remove all shotgun privileges from one or more persons. Section II Special CasesThese special exceptions to the above rules should be considered in the order presented; the case listed first will take precedence over any of the cases beneath it, when applicable.Article 1: In the instance that the normal driver of a vehicle is drunk or otherwise unable to perform their duties as driver, then he/she is automatically given Shotgun.Article 2: In the instance the person who actually owns the vehicle is not driving, then he/she is automatically given Shotgun, unless theydecline.Article 3: In the instance the the driver's spouse, lover, partner, or hired prostitute for the evening is going to accompany the group, he/she is automatically given Shotgun, unless they decline.Article 4: In the instance that one of the passengers may become so ill during the course of the journey that the other occupants feel he/she will toss their cookies, then the ill person should be given Shotgun to make appropriate use of the window.Article 5: In the instance that only one person knows how to get to a given location and this person is not the driver, then as the designated navigator for the group they automatically get Shotgun, unless they decline.Article 6: In the instance that one of the occupants is too wide or tall to fit comfortably in the back seat, then the driver may show mercy and award Shotgun to the genetic misfit.Alternatively, the driver and other passengers may continually taunt the poor fellow as they make a three-hour trip with him crammed in the back. Section III The Bastard RulesArticle 1: If the driver so wishes, he/she may institute the Bastard Rules on the process of calling Shotgun. In this case all rules, excepting that of Section 1, Article 4, are suspended and the passenger seat is occupied by whoever can take it by force.Article 2: The driver must announce the institution of the Bastard Rules with reasonable warning to all passengers. This clause reduces the amount of blood lost by passengers and the damage done to the vehicle.Please follow the above rules to the best of your ability. If there are any arguments or exceptions not covered in these rules, the driver calls the shots, as stated in Section 1, Article 4.   If you wan't to check out the ammendments ckeck out the facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=562245886&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=2217065666&ref=mf

Should porn be protected by the constitution?

Name says it all. Should pornography be protected by the 1st amendment to the u.s constitution which gives the people the right to freedom of expression?

The Constitution and Bill Of Rights

The Constitution and Bill Of Rights has been the cornerstone of the American Way Of Life since the Countries inception there have been many ammendments to this document over the years what are peoples views on this should there be new ammendmets like allowing stricter Gun laws and Gay marriage or should it remain unchanged, do people like the ammendments that have been made already like banning slavery or allowing Women to vote.

The UK Should Have a Written Constitution.

The proposition is that the United Kingdom should adopt a written constitution, explicitly outlining the rights of citizens, the roles of all organs of the government, and the powers (and limitations thereon) of the state.  The choice facing the country is therefore whether to adopt the sort of explicit, formal supreme law typified by documents such as the United States Constitution.  The alternative is to retain the status quo of its constitution consisting of a variety of informal codes and conventions, many of them unwritten, which guide the political and legal culture of the country.  As it stands, parliament enjoys “sovereignty,” whereby it may pass whatever laws it wishes with no higher law limiting its legislation nor any judicial power to question the fundamental legitimacy of the law.  Adopting such a constitution would restrict the behavior of the government, and subject all exercises of state power to judicial review. In 2007 then Prime Minister Gordon Brown made proposals for a British constitution and bill of rights which would have restricted the powers of the prime minister in areas such as declaring war however these proposals never came to anything.

United States Constitution

The constitution has been around for over 200 years. It is the oldest written constitution to date. However, it has some flaws. Some of the things in it are viewed by some as perfect. To others, it could be terrible. If you could change the entire constitution, what would be some of the things you would change about it? Give reasoning as to why you would change what you say.

Should The European Union (EU) Adopt A Constitution?