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Which clause was added to the Constitution to give itteeth and flexibility?
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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.
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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.
Why did the due process clause need to be added even though it was already in the U.S. Constitution?
Why did the due process clause need to be added even though it was already in the U.S. Constitution?
What changes were made to the constitution after the civil war?
After the civil war, the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were added to the constitution and the three-fifth clause and the fugitive clause were stated.
What was added by the constitutional framers so that Congresses would have the authority to meet future needs?
The process of amending the Constitution in the future.
Who allowed the framers to add the commerce clause to the constitution because of confusion caused by each state passing its own trade laws?
The framers added the commerce clause to the Constitution because it prevents states from passing their own trade laws.
What was added to the constitution of several Southern states to enable white people to vote who may have been kept from doing so by other restrictions?
Grandfather Clause
The Framers added the Commerce Clause to the Constitution because of confusion caused by each state passing its own trade laws which had been allowed by?
The Articles of Confideration
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.
What is the meaning of Codicil?
A clause added to a will.
What was added to the constitution that listed right not already in the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
How could Franklin Roosevelt be elected 4 times when the constitution only allows 2 elections?
The clause that allows a president to be elected only twice was added AFTER the time of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
How many amendmants have been added to the Constitution after it was signed?
There has been 27 amendments added to the constitution
