If the Constitution is a living document, which of the following sections of the Constitution ensures that it can remain relevant to our times?
Select one:
A. Preamble
B. Articles
C. Amendments
D. All of the above
Answer (2)
Regarding the relevance of the United States Constitution over time, it is the Amendments section that primarily ensures the document can adapt and remain pertinent to contemporary society. While the Preamble lays out the intent and goals of the Constitution, providing a guiding purpose, and the Articles establish the structure of the federal government and its powers, it is the Amendments that provide a mechanism for change. Specifically, Article V outlines the formal amendment process, which has been used 27 times to adjust and enhance the Constitution since its ratification, including the addition of the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments) and subsequent amendments that address significant societal changes and legal needs over the nation's history.
The section that ensures the Constitution remains relevant is the Amendments, outlined in Article V, which allows for changes as society evolves. The Preamble and Articles set the foundation but do not provide a mechanism for change. Hence, the correct answer is C. Amendments.
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