Which of the Following Statements Regarding Constitutional Conventions Is True

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding constitutional conventions is true?

• A) Although there hasn't been a constitutional convention since 1787, more than 430 state constitutional conventions have been held.
• B) Although there has not been a constitutional convention held since 1787, 32 amendments have been added to the Constitution.
• C) Convening a body that could conceivably create a new form of government causes concern to national political and judicial leaders.
• D) Each state has filed an application for a national convention at least twice, but only ten have been held.
• E) Congress considered convening a national convention in 2012 to mark the 225th anniversary of the 1787 convention.

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Communicating Negative News

The process of delivering unfavorable or disappointing information in a sensitive and effective manner.

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The practice of fostering positive and harmonious interactions between individuals or groups.

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The practice of conveying information in a straightforward, uncomplicated manner to ensure understanding by the audience or receiver.

Negative Messages

Communications that convey disappointing, disapproving, or otherwise negative information to the recipient in a sensitive and careful way.