Congress has considered more than 11,000 amendments to the Constitution but has approved very few. Many amendments lack support for which of the following reasons?
A. They address highly specific problems, such as burning or defacing the American flag.
B. They infringe on religious principles.
C. They are too broad in principle.
D. They infringe on the rights of individuals.
E. They are worded poorly and difficult to understand.
Answer: A
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