Q2 3.5 Amending the Constitution

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What does the term 'living document' mean in relation to the Constitution?

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The Constitution can be changed.

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Why did the Founding Fathers include an amendment process in the Constitution?

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To allow future generations to update the Constitution

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What is the first step of the amendment process?

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Proposal

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How many votes are required in Congress to propose an amendment?

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Two-thirds majority

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What is the second step of the amendment process?

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Ratification

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Who can propose an amendment if Congress is unwilling to do so? Options: Special ratification conventions, Citizens, All of the above, State lawmakers

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Special ratification conventions

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How many state legislators need to agree to ratify an amendment? Options: One-third, Two-thirds, One-fourth, Three-fourths

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Three-fourths