Question

"In framing a system which we wish to last for ages, we should not lose sight of the changes which ages will produce." -James Madison, Constitutional Convention

Why did the Framers of the Constitution create a flexible plan for governing the United States far into the future?

Why is the Constitution considered a living document? Explain.

Answer 1

The people wanted a good life to live.The Constitution is considered a living document because the Constitution had a long history for a special meeting for a certain reason and plus the writing is a primary source so people think that this is famous.