One Reason for the Constitution's Longevity Is That

question 69

Multiple Choice

One reason for the Constitution's longevity is that:

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

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