Read the following excerpt from Article I of the Constitution: “Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a Law . . . .” Explain how one supports this through a civic disposition.
Supporting this excerpt from Article I of the Constitution demonstrates a civic disposition because it recognizes the importance of checks and balances in the legislative process. By requiring a bill to pass through both the House of Representatives and the Senate before it can become a law, it ensures that multiple perspectives and interests are taken into account. This helps prevent any single group or branch of government from having too much power.
Additionally, the requirement for the President to either sign a bill into law or return it with objections to the originating House promotes accountability and transparency. It ensures that the President cannot unilaterally approve or reject legislation, but must provide their reasoning for their decision.
Supporting this excerpt also highlights a commitment to democratic principles, as it emphasizes the importance of majority consensus. Requiring a supermajority vote in both the House and the Senate to override a presidential veto demonstrates a commitment to broad support and consensus-building.
Overall, supporting this excerpt showcases a civic disposition by valuing the principles of checks and balances, accountability, transparency, and democratic decision-making.