Constitutional reformers argue that policy matters should not be part of the constitution for all the following reasons EXCEPT ________

A. elected officials should not be bound by detailed policy matters mandated in the constitution
B. officials need flexibility in confronting new challenges
C. policy issues are not detailed enough in the constitution
D. state governments are weakened when groups "constitutionalize" their policy preferences


ANSWER: C

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