Question

1. why do you think more constitutional amendments have not been ratified.

Explanation:

Constitutional amendments have a high ratification threshold (e.g., in the US, 3/4 of states or state legislatures must approve). The amendment process is deliberately difficult to ensure stability, requiring broad consensus. Political divisions, differing state interests, and the complexity of achieving widespread agreement also limit ratification. Additionally, the existing Constitution functions adequately for most issues, reducing the urgency for amendments.

Answer:

More constitutional amendments have not been ratified mainly because the ratification process is deliberately difficult (e.g., requiring supermajority support from states/legislatures) to ensure constitutional stability, achieving broad political consensus is challenging due to divisions/interests, and the current Constitution often suffices.