Eli5: Why hasn’t the U.S constitution been amended since 1992?
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Two big reasons:
1) compared to most countries and most state constitutions, the US federal constitution is very basic. It lines out the rough structure of the federal government, it’s rights andnrelarionahop with states, some specific things the government can’t interfere with and that’s….about it. Rough structure and protections. The relative simplicity and reliance on legislation and the states to create the vast bulk of law means that most things simply aren’t a constitutional issue that requires an amendment to resolve.
2) It is really, REALLY difficult to do, to the point that it is effectively impossible in a partisan environment. If you look at the trajectory of politics over the last 30-odd years and just how partisan and contentious the issues which would require an amendment to change or clarify are it’s not exactly surprising.
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