Question 1 of 27 This excerpt demonstrates that the framers of the U.S. Constitution intended the document: The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all intents and Purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress. -U.S. Constitution, 1787 OA. to safeguard the rights of states against federal encroachment. B. to make all public officials subject to constitutional law. C. to be flexible to meet the needs of changing times. OD. to secure the rights and freedoms of all citizens. SUBMIT​