Why Is the Process for Amending the Constitution a Source

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.