The amendment process

What is the two-stage process for amending the Constitution?

• State convention and national convention
• Congressional approval and state ratification
• Proposal and ratification
• Congressional approval and national ratification

How many proposed constitutional amendments have been passed through a state constitutional convention?

• 0
• 1
• 6
• 27

What is the purpose of the amendment process outlined in Article V?

• To make the Constitution more flexible
• To prevent the Constitution from becoming outdated
• To make the Constitution more rigid
• To make the Constitution easier to amend

Which route for passing amendments is most commonly used?

• Proposal by Congress and ratification by state legislatures
• Proposal by Congress and ratification by national convention
• Proposal by state convention and ratification by Congress
• Proposal by national convention and ratification by state legislatures

Should a national constitutional convention be used for proposing amendments?

• Yes, it would be more effective
• No, it would be less democratic
• No, it would be less effective
• Yes, it would be more democratic

What is the only successful amendment passed through a state constitutional convention?

• The 26th Amendment
• The 19th Amendment
• The 21st Amendment
• The 27th Amendment

What is a supermajority?

• A larger than usual majority
• A majority of the states
• A majority of the population
• A majority of the Congress

What is the role of Congress in the amendment process?

• To veto amendments
• To ratify amendments
• To propose amendments
• To propose and ratify amendments

What is the role of state legislatures in the amendment process?

• To propose and ratify amendments
• To veto amendments
• To propose amendments
• To ratify amendments