Wry Catcher
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- #21
Honestly, is there ANYTHING that Congress might consider a "good idea" that Congress would be prevented from doing by the Constitution?
In other words, does the Constitution place any constraints at all on Congress?
If so, how are those constraints defined? Be specific.
I would like a general answer, but for example, Would Congress be permitted by the Constitution to implement "single payer," mandatory, universal health insurance? Why or why not?
Honestly.
Honestly, the answer is problematic. Congress can pass such a law, and those with a special interest can bring the matter to court. If they lose, they can appeal and if their appeal reaches the Supreme Court politics will decide - not the written Constitution.
Of course that opens the door to a well know and on going debate, which will never be resolved in our lifetime. The honest answer then is this: It will be found unconstitutional by a 5-4 majority, or it will be found constitutional by a 5-4 majority. Or it will be returned to the lower court on some technicality.
I do get your drift. You believe that it would be unconstitutional, an opinion that is both naive and partisan.