The Amendment Process

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What does it mean to mend something?

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To fix or repair something

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What is the amount of votes needed in Congress for the proposal of an amendment?

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2/3 of congress

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What is the amount of states needed to ratify an amendment?

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3/4 of states

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What is the first step of amending the Constitution?

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2/3's of Congress must approve the proposed amendment.

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What does it mean for an amendment to be ratified?

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Accepted/Signed in

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What does an amendment mean?

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A change to the document

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How many amendments to the Constitution have been approved?

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27

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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

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Bill of Rights

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What are the two steps to amending the U.S. Constitution?

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Proposal and Ratification

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Why is the constitution considered a living document?

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It can be changed and adapted