Amending the Constitution Quick Check

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

• They wanted to annoy people

• They wanted to maintain the original goals

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

Define ratify

• formally suggesting an amendment

• to approve an amendment

Which of the following is the method most often used to start the process of amending the U.S. Constitution?

• an amendment is ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the states

• an amendment is proposed by two thirds of both the House and the Senate

• an amendment initiative is presented by its sponsors to their state legislature

• an amendent petition is submitted to both Congress and all state legislatures

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

• The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

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

• The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

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

Why is following the law a responsibility of good citizens?

• Breaking the law can result in punishment.

• Following the law helps keep everyone safe.

• The U.S. Congress passes laws for citizens.

• Anyone who does not follow the law cannot vote.

Which of the following services are paid for by taxes collected from residents?

• roads, schools, hospitals, and parks

• banks and private businesses

• delivery services, taxis, and the postal service

• the growing and shipping of food from farms

How can a citizen help make their community a better place to live?

• volunteer

• travel

• watch tv

• read

What does the word "responsibilities" mean?

• It means things you are expected to do as a member of a community.

• It means be kind.

• It means freedoms protected by the government.

• It means to be reasonable when asking for help.

Rights are...

• Freedoms protected by the government

• Only given to people who are over 18.

• Things you are expected to do as a member of a community.

• What you are given if you are kind.

Voting is a Citizen's Responsibility. Which of the statements below is NOT true?

• People over 60 cannot vote.

• Voting gives us a chance to vote on our government leaders.

• You have to be at least 18 to vote.

• Voting gives us a chance to decide on important community issues.