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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.
The farmers created article 5 to ensure that?
the constitution would be a living breathing document that would change with the times
Why does the passage of the 12th amendment support the idea that the constitution is a living constitution?
I don't believe the twelfth amendment supports the idea any more than the other amendments. The idea of a living constitution is the belief that the constitution must change and evolve as our country does and all the amendments are support of that idea because amendments are change. It also comes from the notion that the constitution is purposely broad so as to leave it open for interpretation and change.
What is an amemendment?
An amendment is a change/modification to an existing document. The Bill of Rights, for example, are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Initially the Bill of Rights was not part of the Constitution; subsequent to those amendments, the Constitution was changed as per the amendments.
What do we call changes to the constitution?
When speaking about the US Constitution, the term used to change this governing document is called an amendment. Since its original ratifications there have been numerous amendments added to it. Important ones abolished slavery and gave women the right to vote.
Is the Constitution of the US a living document?
yes, because its always subject to change
Why is the US Constitution a living document?
The Constitution of the United States of America is not set in stone. It is constantly subject to subtle interpretive change by the courts and major change by the passage of amendments.
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 is a amedement?
An amendment (check your spelling) is a change to something. Usually a legal document, it is a change made to that document. In the case of the US Consitution, it is a legal change to the Constitution.
Is it easy to change an article in the constitution?
No! It is a document that has lasted generations. Do you think you can change it? The government has no right to.
The framers created article 5 to ensures that?
that the constitution would be a living, breathing document. ~Ham
What does strict and liberal construction mean?
Strict Construction- Philosophy of narrowly interpreting the Constitution; holds that the government can only do what the Constitution specifically allows.Added: And Liberal constructionism holds that the Constitution is an ever-evolvingdocument subject to new interpretation and meaning as society evolves and values change.
Which aspects of the constitution allow it to remain a living document?
The ability to change and be amended.
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."
What are the three ways the constitution can be adapted to the changing needs and conditions of the country?
There are only two way the US Constitution can be changed.Vote of both houses of Congress, followed by ratification by the statesCalling of a Constitutional Convention, followed by ratification by the states.
What was The concept of the Constitution as a living document can best be explained as the idea that?
Interpretations change to reflect society.
How has the right to vote change since the Constitution was ratified?
The right to vote changed since the Constitution was ratified by the Bill of Rights to add to the document
