Topic 5: Amending our Constitution

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How does the formal amendment process reflect the concept of federalism?

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Power to change the Constitution requires both the national and state governments.

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At which level of government can changes to the Constitution be proposed? (Options: local, state, national, executive)

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national

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Ratification of proposed amendments happens at the state level.

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at the state level.

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How many times has the Constitution been changed?

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27 times.

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Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments? Options: bureaucracy, executive, judicial, legislative

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legislative

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Describes the process for amending the Constitution

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Article V

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Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

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Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

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Which of the following is necessary to propose a new amendment to the Constitution? Options: approval by a popular vote held in every state, approval by two thirds of the House and Senate, approval by three quarters of the House and Senate, approval by the legislatures in at least three fourths of the states

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approval by two thirds of the House and Senate

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Which statement accurately reflects the Amendment process to the U.S. Constitution so far? Options: All 50 states must approve the Amendment in their legislatures. The majority of the U.S. Congress must approve the amendment; state involvement isn’t necessary. The process starts in the U.S. Congress and final approval rests with the states. The process starts in the State Legislature and final approval is given by the U.S. Congress.

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The process starts in the U.S. Congress and final approval rests with the states.

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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.