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In addition to changes to the Constitution through formal amendment, changes—subtle and not so subtle—have come about as a result of interpretation by the other branches of government. We usually think that such interpretation is done by federal courts, particularly the Supreme Court, but Congress and the president also share a role in interpreting the Constitution. The ambiguity of so much important constitutional language makes interpretation essential.