Amendment Process

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What does amendment mean?

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a change to the Constitution

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Which of these statements is true about making changes to the Constitution?

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Amendments are possible, but it is a slow and difficult process

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How many amendments have there been to the Constitution?

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27

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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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What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?

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2/3

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What is one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment?

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Three ­fourths of the states' legislatures are required to ratify a proposed amendment.

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Article 5 of the Constitution establishes the -

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process to amend the Constitution

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Which body has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution?

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Congress

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Proposed by 2/3rd's vote in both houses of Congress. Ratified by 3/4th's of the state legislatures. What is the best title for this process?

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the Constitutional Amendment Process