USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is the Constitution considered a “living document”?
A
It has changed over time
B
It is rewritten by each president
C
It has remained the same over time
D
It is signed each year by members of Congress
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Constitution is called a living document because it can be amended or changed. Our Constitution accepts the necessity of modifications according to changing needs of the society. Secondly, in the actual working of the Constitution, there has been enough flexibility of interpretations.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the Indian Constitution keeps responding to the emerging circumstances and situations from time to time, almost like a human being, the Indian Constitution is known as a Living Document.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Constitution is considered as a living document because: From time to time, the Indian Constitution must be amended to accommodate necessary changes. A living document is one that is updated and modified on a regular basis. Just like a living human being, the Indian constitution grows and changes over time.

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