Historical Documents and the Amendment Process

Which amendment includes these freedoms? freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly and petition

• 1st

• 5th

• 10th

• 16th

This amendment has to do with states' rights. It states that powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved to the states.

• 1st

• 5th

• 10th

• 14th

Which amendment has to do with income taxes?

• 1st

• 5th

• 14th

• 16th

This freedom means you are free to worship as you please.

• petition

• speech

• religion

• assembly

This freedom means you are free to express your opinions and beliefs.

• religion

• speech

• press

• assembly

What are the two steps in the amendment process at the national level?

• propose and ratify

• vote and ratify

• vote and propose

This term means to formally approve something.

• vote

• propose

• ratify

What percentage of a vote does Congress need to have in order for an amendment to pass?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

How can an amendment be ratified at the national level?

• 3/4 vote by states

• 2/3 vote by states

• 1/2 vote by states

To form a more perfect union, to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility and promote the general welfare are all goals from ______________.

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Preamble to the U.S. Constitution