Why Is the Process for Amending the Constitution a Source

question 117

Multiple Choice

Why is the process for amending the Constitution a source of path dependency?

• A)All the good ideas were incorporated into the original Constitution.
• B)After the Constitution was amended once, adding new amendments became easier and easier.
• C)The amending process requires supermajority support from multiple institutions and levels of government.
• D)Politicians learned how to amend the Constitution over time, so it became easier.
• E)Congress often prefers to incorporate its policies into the Constitution instead of enacting public laws.

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Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A United States federal law enacted in 2002 aimed at protecting investors from fraudulent financial reporting by corporations.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

A nonprofit organization established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.

Financial Misconduct

Engaging in wrongful or fraudulent activities related to monetary transactions or financial management.

Kohlberg

A psychologist best known for his theory of moral development, which proposed stages through which individuals progress in their ability to make ethical decisions.