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Can the Constitution Adapt to Future Circumstances?
Professor Ilan Wurman explains how the Founders crafted a constitution that was both permanent and flexible. The provisions of the Constitution are broad enough to account for evolving circumstances that can be accommodated through the democratic process of legislation. For the most fundamental issues, like the abolition of slavery, the Constitution can be updated through the amendment process. https://youtube.com/watch?v=-xW-vhgHzvY