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In addition to having the oldest written constitution the US also has one of the shortest. To what can the longevity of so brief a document be attributed?
In the first place, the written part of the English constitution, the Magna Carta, is centuries older than any American document. Two hundred years is hardly " longevity" in historical terms.
In the second place, the utterly misnamed "Patriot Act" has abrogated the Constitution. It is no longer alive, so again, "longevity" seems inappropriate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actually, there is no "written part of the English constitution". Britain is a constitutional monarchy without a written constitution; and though much of British common law can be traced back to Magna Carta, Britain remains bound by parliamentary sovereignty which owes no allegience to any constitution, written or otherwise. Regarding your comment regarding the Patriot Act, you should refer to Article II, Sec.3, Clause 4 of the United States Constitution. You are entitled to emotive political opinions (our constitution guarantees it) but they are not based in fact. My answer to the original question is certainly subjective (as is anyone's) but the US Constitution's longevity is likely due to its simplicity and strict separation of powers.
What else can I help you with?
An addition to a formal document such as the Constitution?
amendment
What event occurs first in the Constitution?
A constitution is a document, it does not have "events".
What document outlines government?
constitution
Constitution a revolutionary or reactionary document?
revolutionary
The constitution is also known as what?
living document
An addition to a formal document such as the Constitution?
amendment
What is it called when an addition to a constitution or other document is made?
An 'Amendment' is any change to the constitution or federal document.
What word means an addition to the constitution?
A change or addition to the Constitution of the United States of America is called an amendment, which is defined as "a change or addition to a legal document which, when properly signed, has the same legal power as the original document."
Formal changes to the constitution are called?
AmendmentDefinition of amendment:A minor change in a document.A change or addition to a legal or statutory document.
What is a Individual document files?
its like a document but for the US Constitution
Is the constitution has never been amended?
No, not ever. Many say that the Constitution is a "living, breathing" document, but it is not. On the other hand, there is a process through which a certain majority of States can ratify (approve) an addition to the Amendments to the Constitution.
Can the us constitution be amended and how does that contribute to the longevity of the constitution?
Yes, the U.S. Constitution can be amended through a process outlined in Article V, which requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress or a convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures, followed by ratification from three-fourths of the states. This flexibility allows the Constitution to adapt to changing societal values and circumstances, contributing to its longevity. By enabling amendments, the Constitution remains a relevant and living document, capable of addressing contemporary issues while maintaining its foundational principles.
A written document that guides a nation is it's?
constitution
Is the British constitution document longer than the American constitution document?
The British Constitution is uncodified, not written down. It is entrenched in the laws of the nation. There is no single document with the constitutional laws written down.
Was the constitution a slave document?
No
What do you call changes to the constitution?
In the US, changes made to the US Constitution are called Amendments. Excluding the 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights, the most important one can be the 13th amendment which abolished slavery in the USA.
What event occurs first in the Constitution?
A constitution is a document, it does not have "events".
