Amending the Constitution Test

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What does ratify mean in regards to proposed Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

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To formally approve a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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What two chambers make up the U.S. Congress?

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Senate and House of Representatives

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What does Propose mean in terms of Amending the U.S. Constitution?

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To suggest a change to the U.S. Constitution.

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What does Article V of the Constitution deal with?

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The amendment process of the Constitution.

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What is the first step of amending the U.S. Constitution?

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Proposal of an amendment by two-thirds of Congress or state legislatures.

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What is the Ratification process of the Amendment process of the U.S. Constitution?

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An amendment is ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures.

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Which part of the U.S. Constitution defines the amendment process?

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Article 5

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How is an amendment proposed?

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2/3 of both congressional houses (the Senate and House of Reps) vote in favor of amendment.

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How many amendments have been added over time?

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27

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The amendment process is

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difficult and long