To keep the amendment of the Constitution from being too easy an option for a popular majority to accomplish, the Framers did which of the following?

A. They imposed heavy transaction costs on changing the Constitution that required support of Congress and the states.
B. They made amending the Constitution the responsibility of state and local governments.
C. They reserved approval of constitutional amendments to the Senate.
D. They allowed the executive to veto any amendment effort.


Answer: A

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