Amending the Constitution

How many amendments were in the Bill of Rights?

• 10
• 9
• 15
• 4

When was the constitution written?

• November 20, 2017
• May 25, 1787
• June 6, 1944
• December 25, 1789

How many states must approve of a proposed amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution?

• 2/3s
• 34
• 3/4
• 37.5

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

• The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

• The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

• Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

• Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?

• bureaucracy

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

How many times has the Constitution been changed?

• 12,000.
• 33 times
• 27 times.
• 26 times.

How many times has the Constitution been changed?

• 12,000.
• 33 times
• 27 times.
• 26 times.

Ratification of proposed amendments happens

• by popular vote.
• at the state level.
• with a 3/4 approval of both houses of Congress.
• at the national level with a majority vote in Congress and presidential approval.

Ratification of proposed amendments happens

• by popular vote.
• at the state level.
• with a 3/4 approval of both houses of Congress.
• at the national level with a majority vote in Congress and presidential approval.

Describes the process for amending the Constitution

• Article I

• Article V

• Article IV

• Article II