Quoted from The Heritage Foundation:
The Constitution has been around for 224 years—long enough for rumors to spread. The people at New Common Sense have been keeping track of them. Here is a look at one of the top 5 myths about the Constitution:
- The Constitution is an outdated, 18th century document: Certain that the Constitution is trapped in the 18th century, one publishing company warns readers of its pocket Constitution: This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today.
Assuredly, the daily habits of American life have changed since 1787. But technological advances do not necessitate a new Constitution. The Constitution contains no outdated, 18th century policy prescriptions and is not tied to the material and social conditions of a bygone age. Rather, the Constitution establishes the process by which our elected officials make policies. Through these processes, the American people of any era can deliberate, via their elected representatives at the state or federal level, on the issues of the day.
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