Question

adjusting the constitution
civics and government: constitution
when people
picture the united
states
constitution, they
probably think of
the handwritten
document. this
plan for american
democracy
appears to be
stuck in time.
however, much
has changed in
the 200 - plus
years since it was
put down on
paper.
amendments have been added, and sections have been
new laws have been passed to meet
the original constitution of the united states is on display at
the national archives museum in washington, d.c. image
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question 2
which of these is a statement of opinion?
a. state lawmakers can ask congress to hold a
convention in order to propose an amendment to
the constitution.
b. using judicial review to change how the
constitution is interpreted is much easier than
passing an amendment.
c. the supreme court does not have the ability to
make changes to the contents of the
constitution.
d. the way the constitution is understood and
applied has evolved since the document was
written.

Explanation:

To determine the opinion, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Describes a process (state lawmakers asking Congress for a convention to propose an amendment) – this is a factual statement about a procedure.
• Option B: Compares judicial review for interpretation to passing an amendment, stating one is "easier" – "easier" is a subjective judgment (opinion), as ease of these processes is not an objective fact but a matter of perspective.
• Option C: States the Supreme Court cannot change the Constitution’s contents – this is a factual statement about the Court’s powers (established by law/Constitution).
• Option D: Describes how the Constitution’s understanding/application has evolved – this is a factual description of historical/legal evolution.

Answer:

B. Using judicial review to change how the Constitution is interpreted is much easier than passing an amendment.