Amendment Process CE2D

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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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While over 10,000 attempts have been made to change the constitution, it has only been done ______ times.

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27

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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? Options: 2/3, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4

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2/3

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Which proposal method has never been successfully used for proposing an amendment? Options: 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress, Constitutional Convention, 3/4 vote by states, 3/4 of states ratify

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Constitutional Convention

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The purpose of the amendment process in the U.S. Constitution is to...

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make sure the constitution wouldn't be changed often and would be favored by the American people.

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Who proposes an amendment to the Virginia Constitution?

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General Assembly

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Who ratifies proposed Virginia Amendments?

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Simple majority of Virginia Voters

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An amendment is a change to the constitution True or False

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True

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Which Constitution is easier to amend?
Options:
US Constitution,
VA Constitution

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VA Constitution

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Which branch is responsible for the amendment process?

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Legislative