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Why is it important to be able to amend the Constitution?
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Times change, and it is important for the Constitution to be flexible and change when it is really necessary.
Times change, and it is important for the Constitution to be flexible and change when it is really necessary.
Attendees at the Constitutional Convention knew the importance of adding to a document every 20 years.
Attendees at the Constitutional Convention knew the importance of adding to a document every 20 years.
The Founders wanted to be sure no one branch of government became more powerful than others.
The Founders wanted to be sure no one branch of government became more powerful than others.
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The most accurate reason for why it is important to be able to amend the Constitution is that **times change, and it is important for the Constitution to be flexible and change when it is really necessary.** This allows the Constitution to adapt to evolving societal values, technologies, and circumstances while maintaining its foundational principles.
The other options mentioned do not directly address the necessity of amending the Constitution for contemporary relevance and adaptability. For instance, the idea of adding to a document every 20 years is not a principle established by the Founders, and while the Founders were concerned about government power, that focus does not explain the importance of amendments in responding to societal changes.
The other options mentioned do not directly address the necessity of amending the Constitution for contemporary relevance and adaptability. For instance, the idea of adding to a document every 20 years is not a principle established by the Founders, and while the Founders were concerned about government power, that focus does not explain the importance of amendments in responding to societal changes.