SS.7.CG.3.5 Explain the amendment process outlined in Article V

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Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the amendment process?

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Article V

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Which of the following is a method used to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? A national referendum, A presidential executive order, A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress, A Supreme Court ruling

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A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress

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What is one method used to ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

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Approval by three-fourths of state legislatures

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Explain why the difficulty of amending the U.S. Constitution is significant.

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It prevents frequent and hasty changes to the Constitution.

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Describe the sequence of steps required to propose and ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Proposal by Congress, ratification by state legislatures

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How does the amendment process reflect the principle of federalism?

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It requires cooperation between the federal and state governments.

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Which of the following is NOT a method to ratify an amendment?
Approval by three-fourths of state legislatures,
Approval by three-fourths of state conventions,
Approval by a national referendum,
Approval by the President

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Approval by a national referendum

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What is the significance of requiring a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress to propose an amendment?

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It ensures that only popular amendments are proposed.