Amending the Constitution

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What majority is required in both Houses of Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution?

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Two-thirds majority

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Which is 2/3 of 435?

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290

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What is 2/3 of 100?

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66.67

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What is 2/3 of 535?

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356.67

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Before an amendment becomes part of the Constitution, it must be approved by how many states?

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Three-fourths of the states

Front

What is 3/4 of 50?

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37.5

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Which method of amending the Constitution has never been used as of 2023? Options: Approval by two-thirds of both Houses of Congress, Approval by three-fourths of the state legislatures, A Constitutional Convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures, Direct vote by the citizens of the United States

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A Constitutional Convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures

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What role does the executive branch play in the process of adding amendments to the Constitution?

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It has no role in the process.

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What power does the President have in the amendment process of the Constitution?

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The President is completely powerless in the amendment process.

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How many amendments have been added to the Constitution over 200 years since its ratification?

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27