In three pages the US Constitution's strengths are assessed with flexibility among the topics discussed. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.
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The U.S. Constitution is one of the most respected political documents of all time. While many have criticized it, none have offered a document capable of meeting the provisions
of this eighteenth century production. Indeed, the U.S. Constitution has most definitely withstood the tests of time. It provides us with the ability to enjoy our individuality and
freedom under the protective umbrella of governmental oversight. The strengths of this document can be contributed to the thought and fortitude which went into its conception.
While some are quick to criticize our Constitution as being poorly constructed, in actuality it took the direct devotion of fifty-five men and the indirect contributions
of untold numbers to produce. Indeed, the ideologies espoused by the Constitutional framers were the product of many others throughout history who had speculated on the role of government
and the people (Schmidt et. al., 1995). The formation of the Constitution was, as would be expected, a process characterized by controversy and differences in opinion. It
can be contended, however, that this very controversy and difference of opinion is what resulted in the strength and timelessness the Constitution exhibits to this day.
When the framers of the Constitution of the United States met in Philadelphia in 1787 for the constitutional convention they had already lived under a Unitary system
and a Confederation system of government and knew the advantages and disadvantages of each system (Tannahill and Bedichek, 1991). This experience would in fact prove invaluable. An insight
into the political and social climate which existed during the inception of the U.S. Constitution, and the beliefs and personalities of those that attended, allows us to understand that each