As much as many people hate to admit it, government, legislation, and federal statutes are continuously shifting and evolving. Because society and the world in general are doing the same, it only makes sense that the laws in place to govern how society functions would have to follow suit.
For example, the United States Constitution, a document generally thought to be a set list of federal statutes and regulations put forth by the founding fathers that can never be altered or changed. However, in reality, there have been a total of 27 constitutional amendments made since it was drafted.
Still, the process of doing so is not a quick or easy task. Throughout most of the United States? legislative history, any proposed amendment must first be voted on by Congress.
If Congress collectively decides to pass the bill, it must then be ratified by at least three states. If it again passes, the President of the United States has 10 days to either sign or veto the enrolled bill.
As you can probably imagine, not one of these steps is accomplished in a day. Some legislation gets hung up in limbo for extended periods of time while different parties mull over the different federal statutes and regulations.
Many proposed legislations are examined time and time again, while being tweaked in either confusing or controversial areas. This is the only way to fully understand the legislative intent of the changes being put forward, as well as the impact they will have.
Obviously, much of the legislation brought to Congress would have an effect on people all around the country, be it good or bad. Therefore, great time and care should be taken when deciding on these legal matters.
In addition, those doing so should be knowledgeable on both the legal procedures, and the people who would be affected by any alterations. So what is legislative government so important for? With participation from everyone, it is the only sure fire way to know that every person underneath a government has a voice, and a right to put that voice forward.
