Question

the enforcement clause of the fourteenth amendment states that congress has the authority to
grant citizenship to people.
change the constitution.
enforce only the bill of rights.
make laws to apply the amendment.

Explanation:

The enforcement clause of the Fourteenth Amendment (Section 5) gives Congress the power to enact legislation to enforce the provisions of the amendment. Let's analyze each option:

• "grant citizenship to people" is part of the citizenship clause (Section 1), not the enforcement clause.
• "change the Constitution" is done via the amendment process, not by Congress through the enforcement clause.
• "enforce only the Bill of Rights" is incorrect as the Fourteenth Amendment's enforcement is about its own provisions (and incorporating Bill of Rights against states, but not "only" the Bill of Rights).
• "make laws to apply the amendment" matches the enforcement clause's purpose.

Answer:

D. make laws to apply the amendment.