Why do the temperatures and weather not change constantly in response to the changing position of the earth in relation to the sun?

Beacuse the weather is based on air pressure too. High air pressure means clear skies so usually warmer.Low air pressure means clouds so usually colder temperatures.
But this all depends where you live. So though the sun affects some you also need to account for air pressire.

1) the mayans built pyramids just like the egyptians. the mayans also used hieroglyphics like them.2) power was passed down by family. for example, if the father dies, the son would be the next king.3)they both built pyramids for their structures.4)the main crop for the mayans was maize.5)they also grew manioc, beans,  squash,  amaranth, and chile peppers.