Amending the Constitution

How many amendments have been added over time?

• 10

• 27

• 30

• 50

The amendment process is

• easy and quick

• difficult and long

What is the only branch to vote on amendments?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

Amendments are found in what part of the Constitution?

• beginning

• middle

• end

How many Congress votes are required to ratify an amendment?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 1/3

How many states must approve an amendment?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 3/4

Why did the Founders make it difficult to amend the Constitution?

• They wanted to annoy people

• They wanted to maintain stability with the original goals

• They wanted to make sure only men could decide on amending

Define ratify

• formally suggesting an amendment

• to approve an amendment