Bill of Rights Review

How can an amendment to the US Constitution be proposed?

• Two-Thirds of citizens vote to propose it.

• 2/3 of each house of Congress vote go propose it.

• 3/4 of state legislatures vote to propose it.

• Three-Fourths of each house of Congress to propose it.

How can an amendment to the US Constitution be ratified (formally approved)?

• Three-Fourths of citizens must vote to ratify it.

• 2/3 of each house of Congress must ratify it.

• Three-Fourths of state legislatures must ratify it.

• The President must sign the amendment to ratify it.

What is the first step when amending the US Constitution?

• Amendment Proposal

• Amendment Ratification

What is the last step when amending the US Constitution?

• Amendment Proposal

• Amendment Ratification

Regardless if Amendment to the US Constitution is proposed by both houses of Congress or by the States at a National Convention, what fraction must support the proposal?

• 2/3

  Two-Thirds

• 3/4

  Three-Fourths

• 3/5

  Three-Fifths

• 1/2

  One Half

What fraction of state legislatures or state conventions is needed in order for an amendment to be formally approved (ratified)?

• 2/3

  Two-Thirds

• 3/4

  Three-Fourths

• 3/5

  Three-Fifths

• 1/2

  One Half

What is the MOST important reason for having a formal amendment process?

• So the Constitution can change as times and needs change.

• So the federal government has more power than the state government.

• To prevent the central government from abusing power.

• To grant more power to the state government.

Where can we find our civil and individual liberties?

• The Preamble to the US Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Oath of Allegiance

Why should freedom of the press be protected?

• to prevent the government from being the primary information source

• to provide the government with honest and accurate media

• to prevent the media from controlling elections

Which of these is not protected by the Bill of Rights?

• the right to publish your opinion in a blog

• the right to counsel

• the right to a well-paying job

• the right to speedy trial