Who voted to remove the restrictive clause restricting membership to only Christian Men of the Caucasian race?

Who voted to remove the restrictive clause restricting membership to only Christian Men of the Caucasian race?

• A. The Alumni Association Chairs
• B. The National Membership Committee
• C. The Fraternity's Executive Council
• D. The Chapter Congress Delegates

Answer: (D)

The main concept here is who has the authority to change the fraternity’s governing documents, such as removing a discriminatory membership clause. The Chapter Congress Delegates are the official legislative body that represents all chapters and votes on amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. Because this change alters the character of membership rules at the national level, it requires the delegates’ approval, ensuring broad, chapter-wide consensus rather than a decision by a single officer or a committee. Other groups may propose changes or influence policy, but they don’t have the final mandate to amend the governing documents. So, the Chapter Congress Delegates voted to remove the restrictive clause.

The main concept here is who has the authority to change the fraternity’s governing documents, such as removing a discriminatory membership clause. The Chapter Congress Delegates are the official legislative body that represents all chapters and votes on amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. Because this change alters the character of membership rules at the national level, it requires the delegates’ approval, ensuring broad, chapter-wide consensus rather than a decision by a single officer or a committee. Other groups may propose changes or influence policy, but they don’t have the final mandate to amend the governing documents. So, the Chapter Congress Delegates voted to remove the restrictive clause.