One reason for the Constitution's longevity is that it
A) did not confer permanent advantage on any one set of economic or social forces.
B) immediately outlawed slavery once ratified.
C) immediately granted universal suffrage once ratified.
D) gave the public the opportunity to directly vote on all laws.
E) has been successfully amended by citizens thousands of times.

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The Constitution's longevity is due in part to its ability to balance and distribute power among different branches of government, as well as among the states and the federal government. This prevented any one group or class from gaining permanent advantage and allowed for necessary adaptations over time through the amendment process.

One Reason for the Constitution's Longevity Is That It