"The Constitution was written by the founders when they had not yet realized the vital necessity politics and parties in the pro
cess of our elections. Further, the enormous transformation of politics from part-time avocations (hobby) of public-spirited gentlemen to multi billion dollar enterprise of electoral institutions in a rich, diverse, continental Republic has not been matched by constitutional adaptation. The absence of modern politics in the Constitution--from structure of presidential selection to the manner of congressional elections to some critical aspects of electioneering, such as redistricting and campaign finance--has caused no end of difficulties, which can only be corrected by the inclusion of thoughtful provisions in a new twenty-first-century Constitution. It is long past time to do so." --Sabato, Larry J. "A More Perfect Constitution--Why the Constitution Must be Revised, Ideas to Inspire a New Generation"
This day is known as The Battle of Dien Bin Phu, where the Viet Minh forces won over the French. The Geneva Accords were signed later as a result of this and the correct answer is: The Vietminh laid <span>siege to a garrison of French troops who then surrendered. </span>