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I’m not American so sorry if I am being naive but can the constitution not be changed?

• docdeek 7y ago
  It can be but it is incredibly difficult to do so if there is not widespread support for the amendment. A partisan issue like this wouldn't have a real hope in the current political climate.
• big_chungus 7y ago
  It can, but takes a great deal of effort. The bar for a constitutional amendment is much higher than, say, winning an election; this is a good thing, as it prevents the constitution from being re-written every four years. A politician may win a presidential or congressional election, but will not likely convince the other half of the nation to support any such policy. Income tax took a constitutional amendment, so yes, directly seizing money from citizens would take one as well.