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The US Constitution has survived for 220 years because it provides for amendments to solve problems as they arise. It also provides for the basic structure of government and not a whole lot of detail. It divides the government into three separate branches. When one or two branches can not or will not solve a pressing problem then the third one can. President Harry S Truman started the Civil Rights Movement by himself. Then the courts acted. Finally congress acted. One branch of government at a time acted.
The division of powers does not work in France because of the difference in the court systems. The courts do not have defendants face accusers and do not follow precedents. A supreme court can not issue decrees binding on lower courts. The president can not act when parliament is in chaos. Instead, France goes through five republics and a few monarchies while the United States has one flexible form of government where each branch functions independent regardless of what is happening in the others.
Paper deteriorates because of interaction with various substances in the air such as water (the humidity level). Keeping the declaration in an air tight container already preserves it from interaction with all the air around it and it also protects the document form minor damage from the outside world. However, that won't protect it for 200 years. For it to last that long it must be kept in a specialized container that regulates the temperature as well as humidity levels inside of it. Keeping the document in low humidity, low oxygen and the right temperature (I'm not too sure what it is) ensures survival of the constitution for decades to come.
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What was produced at the Constitutional Convention?
The Philadelphia Convention produced the document that has governed the U.S for more than 200 years, the U.S Constitution.
How long has the US Constitution been in force?
over 200 years
How many years after the American revolution ended was the constitution written?
June 21 1788
How many twins survived after Josef Mengele?
Out of about 3,000, only around 200 survived.
How many people survived the johnstown flood?
There were 200 people who survived the Johnstown flood
What is one reason the U.S. Constitution has survived for more than 200 years?
The US Constitution has survived for more than 200 years. This is in part because of the balance of powers protecting the foundational elements while adapting to the culture of the day.
What is one reason the US Constitution has survived More than 200 years?
The US Constitution has survived for more than 200 years. This is in part because of the balance of powers protecting the foundational elements while adapting to the culture of the day.
What is one reason the US Constitution has survived for more than years?
The US Constitution has survived for more than 200 years. This is in part because of the balance of powers protecting the foundational elements while adapting to the culture of the day.
One of the reasons the American democracy has survived over 200 years is?
Americans have shared a committment to the Constitution.
Why do you have a Bill of Rights?
To set a clear example of how to amend the constitution to fit the needs of a changing nation. Due to this, the US has survived more than 200 years
Is a livingdocument that has lasted more than 200 years?
the constitution
What do the constitution produce?
The Constitution produced a document that has governed America for more than 200 years.
Why has the constituion survived for more than 200 years?
It combines a strong framework for the government with flexibility. - Alejandra
Why do you think constitution has lasted more than 200 years?
why should i do your homework
What is the document that has governed the United States for more than 200 years?
The Constitution.
Are Mexicans scared?
No. How do you think they have survived for more than 200 years while being neighbors of the United States?
In 1987 the constitution was how old?
In 1987, the constitution was 200 years old. It was signed in 1787.
