One Reason for the Constitution's Longevity Is That It

question 29

Multiple Choice

One reason for the Constitution's longevity is that it

• A) did not confer permanent advantage on any one set of economic or social forces.
• B) immediately outlawed slavery once ratified.
• C) immediately granted universal suffrage once ratified.
• D) gave the public the opportunity to directly vote on all laws.
• E) has been successfully amended by citizens thousands of times.

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