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    The document discusses the exceptional nature of the U.S. Constitution. It argues that the Constitution is the oldest constitution still in use today, written in 1787. While some believe it is outdated, the foundational principles of balanced government and protecting individual rights will always apply. At the time it was written, the Constitution became a model for many other countries. Though it has expanded over time to meet changing needs, its core principles clearly define government powers and protect states' and individual rights. Critics argue the amendment process is too slow, but it safeguards the Constitution from unnecessary changes by thoroughly evaluating any changes. The document concludes that the U.S. may not view the Constitution as exceptional now because it has strayed from the

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    The document discusses the exceptional nature of the U.S. Constitution. It argues that the Constitution is the oldest constitution still in use today, written in 1787. While some believe it is outdated, the foundational principles of balanced government and protecting individual rights will always apply. At the time it was written, the Constitution became a model for many other countries. Though it has expanded over time to meet changing needs, its core principles clearly define government powers and protect states' and individual rights. Critics argue the amendment process is too slow, but it safeguards the Constitution from unnecessary changes by thoroughly evaluating any changes. The document concludes that the U.S. may not view the Constitution as exceptional now because it has strayed from the

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    The document discusses the exceptional nature of the U.S. Constitution. It argues that the Constitution is the oldest constitution still in use today, written in 1787. While some believe it is outdated, the foundational principles of balanced government and protecting individual rights will always apply. At the time it was written, the Constitution became a model for many other countries. Though it has expanded over time to meet changing needs, its core principles clearly define government powers and protect states' and individual rights. Critics argue the amendment process is too slow, but it safeguards the Constitution from unnecessary changes by thoroughly evaluating any changes. The document concludes that the U.S. may not view the Constitution as exceptional now because it has strayed from the

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    William E. Gladstone, a British statesman once described the U.S. Constitution as the
    most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man. In a
    world of change and struggle, the American people have no more precious possession than this
    great document. Nevertheless, there is an ongoing debate on whether the U.S Constitution is
    exceptional or not. I strongly believe that is exceptional.
    Our nations fundamental set of laws - known as the Constitution - is the oldest
    constitution still in use today. It was written in 1787. Although it is believed by some to be out of
    date and not applicable to our society today, true and correct foundational principles of a
    government system with three branches that keep each others powers in balance will always be
    applicable, through any time period, and will ensure order, liberty, and equality. This inspired
    legal document well defines the powers of the national government, and establishes protection
    for the rights of the states and of every individual.
    During the time period the U.S Constitution was written, it became a standard model for
    many other countries due to its uniqueness. A few years ago, Time magazine calculated that of
    the 170 countries that exist today, more than 160 have written charters modeled directly or
    indirectly on the U.S. version.
    Through the years, the Constitution has expanded and developed to meet the changing
    needs of the United States; however, its core is still concise and clearly states and explains the
    rights and powers of the different branches of the government, and the powers and rights of the
    states and the people.

    Another criticism of the Constitution is that the amendment process takes too much time;
    however, it safeguards the Constitutions fundamental principles from hasty and unnecessary
    change. People today have opinions that differ with the principles that were fundamental at the
    time that the Constitution was written. So the amendment process makes sure that the only
    changes that are made are very thoroughly evaluated by many different branches to make sure
    that the changes will only positively contribute to the Constitution.
    We may not think that our U.S Constitution is exceptional at this time, but that may be
    because we are not interpreting it and following it as correctly as we should or as we used to. We
    have disregarded, and in various ways misinterpreted the real principles of order, liberty, and
    equality that the Constitution was originally founded upon.

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