Political Systems: AKS 27e

Though Article V of the U.S. Constitution provides two ways to propose an amendment, all amendments have been proposed by which method?

• Congressional action

• National Convention

• Supreme Court request

• Presidential Recommendation

Once a national amendment has been proposed, the amendment has to be ratified before it becomes law. Who has the authority to ratify national amendments?

• Congress

• the president

• Supreme Court

• state legislatures

What percentage of each house of Congress must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to be considered for ratification?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5

Which part of the Federal government is MOST involved in the amendment process?

• Congress

• The Cabinet

• The President

• The Supreme Court

In order for an amendment to be added to the U.S. Constitution, the proposed amendment must

• be approved by Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court.

• be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President.

• pass both houses of Congress, be approved by a simple majority of the states, and be signed by the President.

• pass with a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress and be approved by the state legislatures of 3/4 of the states.

Which of these would accurately complete the chart on the Amendment Process?

• The President Signs It Into Law

• National Convention Approves

• 2/3 of Citizens Approve

• 3/4 of States' State Legislatures Approve

In Article V of the United States Constitution, the amendment process is explained. Why did the Framers include provisions for amending the Constitution?

• to limit the individual liberties of American citizens

• to allow the Constitution to adapt to future circumstances

• to allow the president to change the Constitution as needed

• to ensure that state governments had more power than the nation

After examining this chart, what can be determined regarding the Amendment Process?

• It is similar to getting a law passed.

• It is impossible to add an amendment.

• Getting an amendment passed can be difficult.

• Amendments are frequently added quickly to the Constitution.

What percentage of state legislatures must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to become law?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5

Choose the correct sequence of events in the process to amend the Constitution.

• A

• B

• C

• D