UNIT 4 MARK SCHEME - Constitution

Why and to what extent has there been disagreement about the constitutional importance of federalism?

To what extent is there disagreement about how effectively the constitution protects freedom?

Can the Bill of Rights be respected while the threat of terrorism remains?

Explain the ways in which the Constitution seeks to prevent 'tyranny of the majority'

How and why is federalism enshrined in the Constitution?

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the process of amending the Constitution?

To what extent is the constitutional system of checks and balances an obstacle to effective government?

To what extent has federalism been eroded as a constitutional principle?

What is the 'separation of powers'? Does it help or hinder the US system of government?

What are Constitutional rights, and how effectively are they enforced?

'Transformed beyond recognition from the vision of the Founding Fathers'. Discuss this view of the modern US constitution.

How difficult is it to amend the US constitution?

'The US constitution is no longer fit for purpose'. Discuss.

Explain the key principles of the US constitution

How far was New Federalism successful in achieving its aims?

'The strengths of the US constitution now outweigh its weaknesses'. Discuss.

Why has the relationship between the federal government and the states since 2000 been controversial?

How effectively has the Bill of Rights been upheld in the USA in recent years?

[Recent years = post WW2]

What is the 'living constitution' approach to judicial interpretation and why has it been criticised?

To what extent is the US constitution anti-democratic?