To lessen the growing power of socialism, bismarck
a. outlawed the party.
b. banned the public meeting of socialists.
c. granted some socialist reforms.
d. weakened the reichstag.

b. banned the public meeting of socialists.

Explanation:

The iron chancellor, Bismark vied the rising socialism as a threat to the unity of the Reich. He called the socialist as anti-nationalist and stern measures were passed to control them. Anti-social laws passed to prohibit the public gathering of socialist assembly and banned their publications. He also passed laws for the working class to gain their support.

-an amendment is proposed.

-two-thirds of congress must approve.

-thee-quarters of states must approve.

-the proposed amendment becomes law.

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