Article V, Amendments

Describes the process for amending the Constitution

• Article I

• Article V

• Article IV

• Article II

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 initiative is presented by its sponsors to their state legislature
• an amendment is proposed by two thirds of both the House and the Senate
• an amendent petition is submitted to both Congress and all state legislatures

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

• 2/3s
• 34
• 3/4
• 37.5

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 initiative is presented by its sponsors to their state legislature
• an amendment is proposed by two thirds of both the House and the Senate
• an amendent petition is submitted to both Congress and all state legislatures

Why did the framers feel it was necessary at times to amend the Constitution?

• amending the Constitution would allow for tyranny.

• amending the Constitution can reflect changing times, beliefs, and social conditions.

• amending the Constitution shows other countries how strong the U.S. government is.

• amending the Constitution allows for a smooth transition of power between political parties.

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.

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