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Civil Rights and Liberties — Test

Question 9 • Civics and Government

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

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

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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