The Amendment Process Quiz

How many ways are there to propose a constitutional amendment?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How are the states involved in the amendment process?

• propose amendments

• change amendments

• ratify amendments

• declare amendments unconstitutional

What do you call a change to the Constitution?

• amendment

• introduction

• preamble

• articles

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?

• 27

• 21

• 10

• 26

? = ratified by the states . Which completes the diagram

• proposed by congress

• proposed by the general assembly

• recommended by committee

• recommend by president

What is a proposal?

• a change to the constitution
• a suggestion to change the constitution
• to make something official
• a time where one gathers with one's family and drinks hot cocoa

How is an amendment to the Virginia Constitution ratified?

• A vote of the registered voters of Virginia.

• It is signed into law by the Governor.

• A majority decision of the Virginia Supreme Court.

• A meeting of Virginia's mayors.

Why have there been so few amendments made to the U.S. Constitution in over 200 years?

• The nation has seen few changes since it was founded.

• The President often refuses to approve amendments that have been passed.

• The Constitution sets strict limit on the number of changes that may be made.

• The process to make an amendment is long and complex.

What is the best title for the graphic?

• Amending the United States Constitution

• Amending the Virginia Constitution

• Changing the tires on your dad's car

• Your mom

What is the best title for the graphic?

• How to become a naturalized citizen

• How to amend the Virginia Constitution

• How to amend the United States Constitution

• How to clean your bathtub (ewww)