Amending the Constitution Notes & Quizizz Lesson (U.S.H 1)

Multiple Choice

What is an amendment?

• A prediction of future events

• A change or addition to the Constitution’s written words

• A removal of laws

• A historical document

Multiple Choice

Why did the Framers include a process for amendments in the Constitution?

• They wanted to make the document longer

• They knew they could not predict the future or write a perfect document

• They wanted to remove old laws

• They wanted to add more signatures

Multiple Choice

How many ways can an amendment be proposed?

• One way

• Two ways

• Three ways

• Four ways

Multiple Choice

Which body can call a national convention to propose an amendment?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Senate

Multiple Choice

What fraction of Congress is needed to propose an amendment?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

Multiple Choice

How many constitutional amendments have been adopted by both houses of Congress since 1789? Note: Look back at the Infographic with the Red and Blue circles.

• 21

• 27

• 33

• 15

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the amendment process? Note: Look back at the Infographic that shows the process.

• Proposed by Congress by a 2/3 vote in both houses

• Ratified by the State legislatures of 3/4 of the States

• Proposed by the President

• Approved by the Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the informal amendment process?

• Adding a new amendment to the Constitution

• Congressional legislation

• Ratifying a treaty

• Holding a national referendum

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government is involved in the informal amendment process through executive action?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• State

Multiple Choice

What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

Multiple Choice

In what year was the 14th Amendment ratified?

• 1865

• 1868

• 1870

• 1875

Multiple Choice

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is associated with voting rights for former slaves?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

Multiple Choice

What did the 26th Amendment accomplish?

• Set term limits for the president

• Lowered voting age to 18

• Dealt with presidential succession

• Addressed salaries of Congress members