Basing an interpretation of the U.S. Constitution solely on the concept of original intent is complicated by what historical evidence?

A  Northern and Southern states had consensus (shared agreement) on nearly all economic, political, religious matters. It was having to express their agreement in a legally binding contract that made the delegates at the Constitutional Convention suspicious and concerned.

B  The Declaration of Independence, which included laws that directly contradicted the American Constitution.

C  Territorial expansion, more liberalized voting rights, and population growth—since ratification—have had the effect of making the agreement reached by the delegates at the Constitutional Convention more stable over time.

D  Consensus was elusive amongst the delegates at the Constructional Convention and many key compromise were hard fought and difficult to achieve. Some key political alliances, which formed during the drafting of the Constitution, fell apart quickly following ratification.

E  All of the above.