Features

• A key feature of the constitution is the blend of specific and vague parts of the constitution .
• Example of the constitution being very specific?

  Article 1 is very specific when outlining the power of congress to prevent tyranny.
• Example of the constitution being intentionally vague?

  Outlining the necessary and proper clause - intentionally vague so congress can adapt it to the situation
• A key feature of the constitution is its entrenchment , the core principles become more established due to this and protects fundamental rights .
• A key feature of the US constitution is its codification , which clearly ensures written checks and balances are in place .
• Bipartisanship - constitution makes no mention of political parties. Framers hoped bipartisanship would occur as due to separation of power it is needed for govt to function . e.g Obama's second term legislative gridlock due to republican controlled congress .
• Federalism - power to be separated between two levels of government , federal and state . Implied powers of the federal govt come from the ' elastic clause '