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Citizens and Civil Society — Test

Question 9 • Principles of American Democracy

The enforcement clause of the Fourteenth Amendment states that Congress has the authority to

Answer
A
enforce only the Bill of Rights.
B
make laws to apply the amendment.
C
change the Constitution.
D
grant citizenship to people.

Explanation

Section 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment gives Congress the power to enforce the amendment by passing appropriate laws. This means Congress can make laws to apply the amendment, not change the Constitution or grant citizenship through this clause.

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