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Civil Rights and Liberties — Test

Question 3 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

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
grant citizenship to people.
D
change the Constitution.

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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