Over the years, the Constitution has been referred to as a "living document."
In a post of at least 50, but no more than 100 words, please explain why the Constitution is called a "living document."
Here's a link with information to help you write your post.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/documents/constitution/about.html
See you on Tuesday!
24 comments:
The Constitution of the United States is the rights that all American Citizens have. All people of the United States must follow this and it applies to all. It is called the "living document" because... can be amended. Amended means to be able to change or alter something. The United States Constitution has only been amended 27 time, but only to make something better. The Constitution is very important to all American Citizen because it is strong enough for saftey, but is flexible enough to make sure all citizens have their freedoms and naural rights.
Anastasia Ioannou Pd.2 :)
I think the constitution is called a living document because it kind of controls our lives. It keeps everything in order and fair. It describes the structure of the government and the right of the people.This document has worked and it has only been amended 27 times. It is known as a "living document" because it can be amended. The Constitution is a document strong enough for our safety while it is also flexible enough to allow for freedom.
-Gabriela V period 2
The constitution of America is considered a "living document" because there is a possibility for change. Changes must be agreed upon by the three branches of government, which are the legislative, the executive and the judicial. The constitution was created by the people, for the people. For over 200 years the constitution has worked with as little as 27 amendments. That shows us that the constitution both protects us and yet still gives us freedom.
The Constitution is called a "living document". It is called a "living document" because it can be amended, as it was in the past. The constitution can be strong enough for safety and be able to allow freedom to. The constitution is allowed to be changed at any time a new amendment goes through.
alyssa L. period 2
I think the constitution is called "A living Document" because every day since the birth of America in 1776 we live by the rules and the laws set forth in the constitution. But if necessary the constitution can be amended to meet the needs of the American People
David W
901
I think the the constitution is called a living document because the constitution has all our laws and the way we should be living. I also think that the constitution is called a living document because it has all the laws that we should be following to have a good life.
Maria Stefanidis period 2
The constitution is considered a "LIVING DOCUMENT" because the Constitution is based on ammendments. So the constitution is a considered a living document because it is based on our lives, and it includes laws an ammendemtns that improve our life, like the 1st and 2nd ammendments which give us rights to freedome and also security. The constitution is a really living document because it improves and helps our lives.
-isabela janashvili
period 4
The Constitution is known as a “living document” because it can be changed. The Constitution has been amended 27 times since it was originally signed. The Constitution is strong enough to protect us but also is flexible enough to allow for certain freedoms. Every living person in America must abide by the laws detailed in our Constitution. The Constitution is made up of three parts which is the Preamble, Articles and Amendments with the first 10 amendments making up the Bill of Rights. The Constitution describes the structure of the government, rights of the American people and separation of power.
- Victoria Eng
The Constitution is called a living document because it keeps on changing just like people. It has to adapt to what's happening in the present. The world is diferent today then back when it was created. Everything depends on the events of the time. People today know more about what's going on in the world then before since we have television and computers. So we may need to add an amendment about protection from terrorists.
Sara Touzard
period 4
The Constitution is called a living document because it keeps being added on to. So it's like a never ending document since it keeps getting more laws. Although, these new laws are not added on to the original US Constitution...it's kind of like when they get a new law it gets extended. there is rally no other way I can think to explain it.
-Shannon D. 931
I think that the constitution is considered a living document because it hasent died its still alive and apart of our very lives today. Another reason why the constitution is considered a living document is because we live the constitution every day, its apart of our daily lives and without it our lives would be absolutly different and our life stles would change. Thats why I think the constitution is a living document.
Jhordan Martinez Period 2
The US Constitution is called the "living document" for on very important reason. The reason is that our constitution is able to be improved, and grow. It's like a child, we started out small, now, we are already teenagers. The constitution first started off with only 10 amendments, now it already has 27 amendments.
Over time the Constitution has been called a "living document". This has been because the Constitution is amendable, this means it can be changed or have things added to it. These are called amendments, the Constitution has been amended 27 times, and will most likely continue to be amended over the years.
Daniel P. Period 2
The US contitution is called the "living document", for one very important reason. That reason is that we it is able to improve and grow, just like a child. We started out as small babies, but now we are teenagers. The US Constitution started off with 10 amendments, now it has 27 amendments.
Andrew Villa 931 period 2
The Constitution is called "Living Document" because it can be amended.This Constition has been amended 27 times.The Constution can be amended when two thirds of each house of Congress approves a proposed amendment and three fourths of the states ratify it.
Phillip Lluberes Period 2
Michael Vitale
The constitution is considered a living document because it is still in effect today. It can also be changed/altered. It is very important to americans today. That said, the constitution is one of the oldest remaining documents in amercian history to date :O.
Richard Yi
The constitution is one of the living document that still lives own today because it was writen by the founder of America and the orginal documents still live own today so this means it is one of the living enivorment.
The constitution is called a living document because it can adapt. As years pass the constitution can change to be valid to current times. new amendments can get added so that it is always timley. The constitution will always apply and be of great use to thae American secioty. It can help with all adversities that will face the future.
Moses Allred Period 2
The Constitution is called a "living document" because even though it was established hundred of years ago, the government and people still follow the laws and cannot disobey it without incountering serious consequences. The Constitution is made up of 3 parts, but the government still has to follow the laws and the amendments. The Constitution was made to build and stregthen a strong nation, so the government still has to follow it because without it the nation could possibly fall apart, so that is why the Constitution is considered a "living document"
Gabrielle Rosado
Class Period 4
the constitution has been referred as a "living document" because it has been with the united states of America for over 200 years and hasn't had a serious problem. this document is practically still living since America still takes it to consideration and follows what it says.
Angela Rivera
period 2
The constution is called a living document because it has all the laws that we have to live by. If we dont not follow those laws we could get put in Jail for a certain amount of time. Thats Why the Constution is a living document because you have to live by the laws each and everyday
Alexandria Barry period 2 903
The constitution of the United States is called a "living document" because it can be amended or changed in order to improve or solve problems. Our constitution has only been changed 27 times, showing that our overall government is somewhat stable and fair.
-Taschya Maisonet
pd.4
the constition is called a living document because it can be amended from the past and the constitiion can be strong and have saftey.
stef g.
i think that that it is called a living document because it lets americans be equal and free and for everything to be fair. it can also amend. which means that it can be changed in order to make it better or stronger. this is good because if there is a problem it can be solved which is one of the good things and why it is called a living document.
Post a Comment