The framers made the amendment process difficult in order to achieve what primary goal?

To guarantee the document could never be altered.

To ensure governmental stability.

To increase the power of the President.

To limit the number of states in the union.

The idea that the U.S. Constitution is a "living document" stems from which of its features?

Its detailed description of the three branches of government.

The inclusion of a process for it to be amended.

The Preamble's statement on securing the blessings of liberty.

Its original signing by the founding fathers in Philadelphia.

The belief that states should hold more power than the federal government.

The certainty that the nation and its needs would change over time.

The fear that the presidency would eventually become a monarchy.

The desire to create a government identical to that of Great Britain.

The President of the United States and their cabinet.

A national popular vote of all registered voters.

A majority of Supreme Court justices.

The separation of powers between the three branches of government.

The importance of a strong executive leader in times of change.

The idea that a broad consensus and federalism are critical.

The right of citizens to engage in direct democracy and initiatives.