Informal Amendments Unwritten Influences.

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Informal Amendments Unwritten Influences

1. _____________ Upon the office of the President being vacated, it used to be tradition that the VP would replace them. Congress opens session with prayer.

2. __________ ____________ The Constitution does not even mention parties. George Washington warned against forming such groups in his farewell address.

3. __________ Court __________ Change the way the country operates, but are not added to the Constitution.

4. ____________ Actions Executive orders such as treaties are not added to the Constitution.

5. Basic _____________ Not every law is recorded in the Constitution.