Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Amending the Constitution

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Describes the process for amending the Constitution

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Article V

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How many states must approve of a proposed amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution? Options: 2/3s, 34, 3/4, 37.5

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3/4

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Which method is most often used to start the process of amending the U.S. Constitution? Options: an amendment is ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the states, an amendment initiative is presented by its sponsors to their state legislature, an amendment is proposed by two thirds of both the House and the Senate, an amendment petition is submitted to both Congress and all state legislatures

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an amendment is proposed by two thirds of both the House and the Senate

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Why did the framers feel it was necessary at times to amend the Constitution?

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amending the Constitution can reflect changing times, beliefs, and social conditions.

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1st Amendment

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Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly

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2nd Amendment
Options: Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly, No illegal searches and seizures, The right to bear arms, No quartering troops

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The right to bear arms

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10th Amendment

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Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.

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9th Amendment

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The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named.

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8th Amendment

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No cruel and unusual punishment, No excessive bail

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7th Amendment

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The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20