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What changes to the Constitution would the founding Fathers make in light of the current War On Terrorism?
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∙ 20y ago
I don't think its really possible to answer that question. The framers developed the constitution based on their experiences in the culture of the 18th century enlightenment. There is no way to tell how they would react to modern circumstances. They wrote the constitution to be flexible in its interpretation so that it could be applied to changing circumstances. They might be very surprised to learn that it has lasted, with very little change, for over 200 years. Michael Montagne
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What law has changed since the founding fathers?
(I'm assuming you're talking about the United States here) A quick place to look for major changes in national law is in the Amendments to the Constitution. Most of the changes to our founding document were put into place after the deaths of our founding fathers.
Why is a constitution so hard to change?
The founding fathers wanted to be sure that changes would be hard. Laws can be passed, changed, or voted.
Which clause was added to the constitution to give it teeth and flexibility?
The founding fathers saw the necessity for the Constitution to be strengthen and made flexible for changes that may be needed. The Due Process Clause was added to the US Constitution to give it teeth and flexibility.
Which clause was added to the Constitution to give itteeth and flexibility?
The founding fathers saw the necessity for the Constitution to be strengthen and made flexible for changes that may be needed. The Due Process Clause was added to the US Constitution to give it teeth and flexibility.
Why do you think the flexibility of the constitution has been important to American society?
Although the founding fathers were brilliant in creating a foundation for government in America, they knew that the Constitution was far from perfect. That is why the constitution is known as a living document because as society changes (ex. abolishing of slavery) the constitution changes as well. The constitution can be amended and new clauses can be added.
Which process did the Founding Fathers implement to allow changes to be made to the US Constitution?
They wanted the Constitution to be a "living document" that could adapt to and address issues of a changing nation.
Why a written constitution?
Do you mean, "Why did they create the Constitution?" or, "Why was the Constitution written down?" For "Why did they create the Constitution?", because the Founding Fathers realized that the Articles of Confederation were not stable enough. The United States needed a stronger federal government. For "Why was the Constitution written down?", so that if any changes were necessary, it would be easy, and also so that we wouldn't have to memorize the Constitution. If it had been strictly memory, the Constitution would have died with Jefferson and all those at the Constitutional Convention.
Why must there be a formal amendment process for the constitution?
Our founding fathers knew that our country would change in time, and we needed a governing document that could change along with the needs of it's citizens. So we have the formal amendment process in order to adapt to the changes and needs of our citizens.
Did the majority of the founding fathers feel that the Constitution would be an enduring vital document for 200 years into the future?
No, they thought significant changes would be required over time. tyhomas Jefferson even came to the conclusion that it was wrong for one generation to bind another with their laws and thus that no law or constitution should be permitted to last more than seven years.Michael Montagne
Name of the man who actually wrote up the constitution?
It was written by a committee, not by a single man. The committee was:John Rutledge (the chairman of the committee)Edmund RandolphOliver EllsworthJames WilsonNathaniel GorhamThis committee then brought the first draft to the Constitutional Convention, which made changes and eventually ratified it.James Madison is often called the "Father of the Constitution" because he was one of the major Founding Fathers who argued that the Constitution was necessary, and he also played a major role in creating the Bill of Rights.
What are changes to the U.S. constitution called?
Changes to the Constitution are called Amendments.
How changes are there in the constitution?
There are 27 Changes or "Amendments" to the Constitution.
