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How many times has the Constitution has been changed since 1791?

27 times. We have 27 amendments and that is a change each time.


Why is the original Constitution inconsistent with the political values and principles of the US today?

The original constitution was meant for a time where there was slavery, and there were many dangers in domestic life. That constitution allows for guns, and counts some people as one fifth of a person. Today things have changed, and these values are no longer necessary.


How many colonies were by the time when the American constitution was written?

13


What is the importance of the amendments?

The Constitution of the United States was made a long time ago, and since the time it was written, there have been many changes to our society. Although the necessary and proper clause gives the government has applied powers and the right to take actions that are necessary "stretching" the words of the Constitution, there are some necessities that list today which aren't even referred to in the Constitution. Thus, amendments make the government able, with the proper process, to make necessary changes to the Constitution. The Constitution of the United States was made a long time ago, and since the time it was written, there have been many changes to our society. Although the necessary and proper clause gives the government has applied powers and the right to take actions that are necessary "stretching" the words of the Constitution, there are some necessities that list today which aren't even referred to in the Constitution. Thus, amendments make the government able, with the proper process, to make necessary changes to the Constitution.


How many political parties were present in the United states at the time the constitution was written?

Political parties were not present in the US at the time the Constitution was written. This is because at this time, political parties did not exist.

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Why has it been necessary to make changed in the constitution by methods in addition to formal amendment?

The framers of the Constitution knew that it would have to be changed in time.


How many times has the Constitution has been changed since 1791?

27 times. We have 27 amendments and that is a change each time.


How many time has the Texas Constitution has been admitted?

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Why has the constitution been able to adapt to change?

The constitution has endured because it is updated from time to time depending on the time period. The people who update the Constitution update it using research about the modern time. Hopes this helps.


Why has it been necessary to make changes in the constitution by methods in addition to formal amendment-?

Because the need to "repeal" amendments was sometimes necessary and desired by the people, as in the 18th amendment.


How many times has the Doctor Who theme tune been changed?

The Dr Who theme tune has been changed numerous time, but the melody remained the original one. It changed over 5 times and was selected by the director.


When was the last time the Constitution was Changed?

1992... the 27th amendment was added to the constitution limiting congressional pay.


Did the constitution change all the time?

Yes, it has changed through the addition of 17 amendments.


Why can you amend the constitution?

Our founding fathers knew that the Constitution they created was not perfect, and that through time, might be changed for the better, or to accustom future generations.


Why is the original Constitution inconsistent with the political values and principles of the US today?

The original constitution was meant for a time where there was slavery, and there were many dangers in domestic life. That constitution allows for guns, and counts some people as one fifth of a person. Today things have changed, and these values are no longer necessary.


How many times has the Constitution been amended to extend voting rights?

The US Constitution has been amended 5 time to extend voting rights. The 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th and 26th amendments were regarding voting rights.


How has the bassoon changed over time?

The bassoon has changed many, many times before.