The U.S. Constitution is a rather short, generally-worded document that can mean
The U.S. Constitution is a rather short, generally-worded document that can mean different things to different people.
These characteristics make the Constitution flexible because it can be updated through judicial interpretation without needing frequent amendments. However, changing the Constitution through judicial interpretation is undemocratic, since it puts power in the hands of unelected judges. What would you rather have: a loose constitution that can be updated by court decisions, or a rigid constitution that relies on popular amendments to keep up with the times?
Explain your reasons.
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