Difficult

Definition

Something that is difficult requires a lot of effort, skill, or time to accomplish. In the context of making changes under the Articles and amending the Constitution, it refers to the obstacles or challenges that hindered or continue to hinder the process.

Related terms

Bureaucracy: A system of government where decisions are made by non-elected officials who follow specific rules and procedures. Bureaucracy can make it difficult to implement changes quickly due to its complex structure.

Supermajority: A requirement for a greater-than-majority percentage of votes in order for a decision or change to be approved. Reaching a supermajority can be difficult as it often requires significant consensus among different groups.

Political Gridlock: The inability of political parties or branches of government to come to an agreement on important issues, resulting in little progress or change. Political gridlock makes it difficult for reforms or amendments to occur smoothly.