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RideAnS [48]
3 years ago
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Which BEST describes why present U.S. leaders are allowed to make changes to the U.S. Constitution approved in 1788?

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Mashcka [7]3 years ago
4 0
<span>A) The Founding Fathers allowed for the amendment process; outlined in Article V. 

Article V allows the Constitution to be changed with a 2/3 majority vote, but is only allowed when necessary.


hope this helps</span>
sweet-ann [11.9K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

the answer is A

Explanation:

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