How many amendments have been added to the constitution since 1791
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17 amendments
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Why was the constitution written to be vague and act as a guiding principle of government
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The constitution was written to be vague and act as a guiding
principal of government so that the power would stay with the
people. This allows for the people to have their say and for things
to change from generation to generation.
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Why did authors of the Constitution intentionally make the addition of amendments dependent on the support of a majority of the American public
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To give the people control over their own government.
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At the Constitutional Convention who did the delegates agree should elect the president
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an electoral college
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How many amendments have been added to the constitution since 1791
17 amendments
Why was the constitution written to be vague and act as a guiding principle of government
The constitution was written to be vague and act as a guiding
principal of government so that the power would stay with the
people. This allows for the people to have their say and for things
to change from generation to generation.
Why did authors of the Constitution intentionally make the addition of amendments dependent on the support of a majority of the American public
To give the people control over their own government.
At the Constitutional Convention who did the delegates agree should elect the president