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Civil Rights and Liberties — Test

Question 17 • Civics and Citizenship

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

Answer
A
make laws to apply the amendment.
B
enforce only the Bill of Rights.
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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