Originally posted by Mysti-ken: What it seems you are suggesting is that, if a majority so wishes, "they" could craft laws that disregarded the protections afforded by the constitution and the bill of rights.
Well, it will take somewhat more than "the majority", but yes they can. The Constitution can be admended. Please see Article V for details.
Thanks - very interesting; and as you say considerably more than a majority is required.
As a practical matter, this would appear to be a very complex and difficult process. I can see now why the states that proposed amendments chose the method they did; a lot easier to achieve than an amendment to the federal constitution.
I can also see, again as a practical matter, where senators and congressman would have to be relatively certain of the backing of their constituents, before voting in favour of a highly controversial amendment.
