Explain this sentence: Historically, there has been a consensus in this country with regard to a broad rather than a narrow construction of the Constitution.

The statement implies adapting the Constitution to all sections of society.

Explanation:

The American Constitution, in its concept, is often viewed as the first modern democratic document. It is based on the rule of law and liberties. The Constitution is the cornerstone of the American democratic society. The Constitution covers all sections of American society. It seeks not to discriminate against anyone on the basis of racial, religious or ethnic origin, given that American society is a conglomerate of nations and nationalities. As such, the Constitution has a broad social framework. In its conception, it is a changing category, so as such it has been evoking and adapting throughout the current social and political currents throughout history. This is why the Constitution has historically been widely used.