How Does Lincoln's Constitution Reflect The Ideals Of The Constitution
Brennan asserted, “Each generation has the choice to overrule or add to the fundamental principles enunciated by the Framers; the Constitution can be amended or it can be ignored.” Ignoring the principles of the Constitution directly conflicted with Lincoln’s reverence for the founding documents.
Brennan maintained, “Protection of human dignity of such citizens requires a much modified view of the proper relationship of individual and state.” The progressive ideology envisioned a society where every person’s r where resources were equally distributed among the people. The powers of the state and federal governments would come secondary to the rights of the people. President Woodrow Wilson described government as, “not a machine, but a …show more content…
“It is almost exactly true to say they framed it, and it is altogether true to say they fairly represented the opinion and sentiment of the whole nation at that time.” Lincoln shaped his views on American government on the consent of the governed. The Founders made necessary concessions to create a perpetual union. The values expressed in the Constitution reflected the will of the people.
ADD TO THIS SECTION ABOUT SLAVERY - Lincoln countered Douglas’s claim that slavery was a state’s rights issue. He insisted that slavery “is a part of our national life”; therefore, it must be eliminated on a national level. LINCOLN’S AND BRENNAN’S VIEWS ON THE SUPREME COURT
Lincoln and Brennan’s views on the importance of the Supreme Court differed greatly. Brennan believed the Court was “the last word on the meaning of the Constitution”, while Lincoln asserted the people had a duty to review decisions made by the Court. If the people blindly followed rulings of the Court, “the instant they [Supreme Court decisions] are made…the people will have ceased to be their own rulers…practically resigned their government, into the hands of that eminent
Brennan maintained, “Protection of human dignity of such citizens requires a much modified view of the proper relationship of individual and state.” The progressive ideology envisioned a society where every person’s r where resources were equally distributed among the people. The powers of the state and federal governments would come secondary to the rights of the people. President Woodrow Wilson described government as, “not a machine, but a …show more content…
“It is almost exactly true to say they framed it, and it is altogether true to say they fairly represented the opinion and sentiment of the whole nation at that time.” Lincoln shaped his views on American government on the consent of the governed. The Founders made necessary concessions to create a perpetual union. The values expressed in the Constitution reflected the will of the people.
ADD TO THIS SECTION ABOUT SLAVERY - Lincoln countered Douglas’s claim that slavery was a state’s rights issue. He insisted that slavery “is a part of our national life”; therefore, it must be eliminated on a national level. LINCOLN’S AND BRENNAN’S VIEWS ON THE SUPREME COURT
Lincoln and Brennan’s views on the importance of the Supreme Court differed greatly. Brennan believed the Court was “the last word on the meaning of the Constitution”, while Lincoln asserted the people had a duty to review decisions made by the Court. If the people blindly followed rulings of the Court, “the instant they [Supreme Court decisions] are made…the people will have ceased to be their own rulers…practically resigned their government, into the hands of that eminent