Article V: Amending the Constitution

Multiple Choice

The concept of the "Living Constitution" is most closely associated with which approach to constitutional interpretation?

• Originalism

• Textualism

• Strict interpretation

• Loose interpretation

Multiple Select

According to Article V, select all who or what groups have the authority to propose amendments to the Constitution? (Hint: More than one answer is correct).

• the President

• the voters

• conventions call by state legislatures

• Congress

Multiple Choice

What unique feature distinguishes the ratification of the 21st Amendment?

• ratified by state conventions instead of state legislatures

• required unanimous approval from all states

• ratified by popular vote

• ratified by the Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why amending the Constitution is intentionally difficult?

• ensure stability of the government

• prevent frequent changes based on temporary public opinion

• make sure only the President can propose changes

• require broad consensus for significant changes