Question

what makes the u.s. constitution a living document?
○ it changes automatically every decade
○ it can be amended and interpreted over time
○ it cannot be changed
○ it only applies to early american history

8 multiple choice 1 point
which principle divides governmental responsibilities among three branches?
○ checks and balances
○ separation of powers
○ individual rights
○ federalism

9 true or false 1 point
the constitutions flexibility has helped the u.s. address issues the framers never imagined.
○ true
○ false

10 fill in the blank 1 point
powers held only by the state governments are called choose your answer... powers.

Explanation:

1. The U.S. Constitution is called a "living document" because it can be formally amended and interpreted by courts to adapt to new times, rather than changing automatically, being unchangeable, or only applying to early history.
2. Separation of Powers is the principle that splits government authority into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Checks and Balances is the system that lets each branch limit the others, Individual Rights are protections for citizens, and Federalism divides power between federal and state governments.
3. The Constitution's flexibility (via amendment and interpretation) has allowed the U.S. to address modern issues the Framers could not have foreseen, like digital privacy or space policy.
4. Powers reserved exclusively for state governments, as defined by the 10th Amendment, are called reserved powers.

Answer:

1. It can be amended and interpreted over time
2. Separation of Powers
3. True
4. reserved