The Constitution changes more through interpretation than through the formal amendment process, although there have been periods when numbers of amendments have been passed in a short period of time. The language of the Constitution tends to be very general, allowing institutions like the presidency to gradually change with the times. Some people argue for the literal interpretation of the Constitution, what's called "originalism." This is especially true with issues like gun control and the second amendment. Constitutional debates will continue to enliven the contemporary scene as it did in 18th century America.

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Constitutional amendments, Constitutional language, interpretation, presidency, literal interpretation, originalism, gun control, second amendment rights, Constitution: The Ratification Debate, The

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