SSCG5 - Federalism & Amendment Process

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After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

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3/4

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What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?

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2/3

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Thousands of amendments have been introduced but how many have been ratified?

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Twenty-seven amendments

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Why did the framers feel it was necessary to amend the Constitution? Options: Amending the Constitution would allow for tyranny, Amending the Constitution can reflect changing times, beliefs, and social conditions, Amending the Constitution shows other governments how strong the U.S. government is, Amending the Constitution allows for a smooth transition between political parties

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Amending the Constitution can reflect changing times, beliefs, and social conditions

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Which powers are given to the branches of government because they are specifically stated in the Constitution?

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enumerated

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Levy taxes (make and collect)

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Concurrent

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Coin money

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enumerated

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Dividing the powers of government between the Central government and the States is called:

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Federal system

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Managing a system of education is a...

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Reserved power

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What is the term for the authority to issue drivers' licenses? Options: Enumerated, Reserved, Concurrent

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Reserved