However, the Constitution is broad enough for people to interpret it to how they see fit. Jefferson’s view of freedom from a controlling political power is valid, but he should understand that the Constitution is not an end all be all system, but a living, breathing document that can be altered, not by blocks of nineteen years, but as time gradually passes. Renewing the Constitution every nineteen years would lead to political instability because we never know whether our way of life would drastically change as new groundwork gets thrown in the mix. Many things evolve and change in twenty years, let alone ten. Therefore, having a strong, formal document limits people from experimenting with ideas that may work horribly for our country. Supporters of Jefferson’s argument may state that it is worth the risk to change the Constitution every generation, but because each generation is so different, not everyone would agree with new ideas, leading to