Answer
C. The state legislatures could not accept a system that diminished their authority
Explanation
The aim of amending the constitution, according to John Paul, was to serve people equally and ensure all Clauses stated in the constitutions were considering every civil right and freedom.
However the process did not push through because the court rules against people wish. It was also wrong because it was enacting the amendments that were not possible. However, the problem would have been solved differently. Steven also wanted to push through with the bill to abolish the death sentence clause.