Salient features of American constitution by Ambreen

Salient features of American constitution for law students

1. American constitution is the oldest In the world. It was written in 1787, ratified 1788 and came into force on 1789. Introduction

2. Salient features of American constitution Written constitution American constitution is brif written constitution, it consists of a preamble and 7 articles, only 27 amendments have been made. Rigid constitution proposal for amendments American constitution is rigid, 2/3 (means 67%)majority votes of members of Congress is required to pass and Amend the law. Ratification of proposal ¾ (means 75%)majority of state legislatures is required to ratify the law which is proposed by Congress.

3. Salient features of American constitution Federalism powers Distributed between federal government and states Under Article 1 constitution of America, congress has power to make laws on 18 matters. For example Education, health, Tax and foreign policy. Popular sovereignty Power ultimately resides with the people.

4. Salient features of American constitution Presidential system A president serves as both head of government and head of state. Separation of power Division authority among the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Checks and balances limits on each branch’ power to prevent abuse. Bi cameral legislature Two chamber of Congress House of senate (upper) House of representatives (lower)

5. Salient features of American constitution Bill of rights fundamental rights were not corporated initially in the constitution of America but they were included through first ten amendments as Bill of rights on 1791. For the protection of citizen 'rights and freedoms. Judicial review supreme court has power to declare any act of executive and legislative as null and void. It has also power to declared any law passed by Congress which is inconsistent with the provisions of constitution.

6. Salient features of American constitution Double citizenship An American constitution had feature of double citizenship, means An American is the citizen of USA also of state where he/she is domiciled. Bi party system There are two dominant parties in America Democratic Founded in 1828 , Political leaders were Joe Biden, Barak Obama. 2. Republican party Founded in 1854, political leaders were Donald trump, George W. Bush.