Amending the Constitution

What majority is required in both Houses of Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution?

• Simple majority

• Three-fourths majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Unanimous consent

Which is 2/3 of 435?

• 217
• 145
• 350
• 290

What is 2/3 of 100?

• 80
• 50
• 66.67
• 75

What is 2/3 of 535?

• 356.67
• 535.67
• 178.33
• 267.5

Before an amendment becomes part of the Constitution, it must be approved by how many states?

• One-half of the states

• Two-thirds of the states

• Three-fourths of the states

• All the states

What is 3/4 of 50?

• 25
• 40
• 60
• 37.5

Which method of amending the Constitution has never been used as of 2023?

• Approval by two-thirds of both Houses of Congress

• Approval by three-fourths of the state legislatures

• A Constitutional Convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures

• Direct vote by the citizens of the United States

What role does the executive branch play in the process of adding amendments to the Constitution?

• It must approve the amendments

• It plays a ceremonial role

• It has no role in the process

• It can veto proposed amendments

What power does the President have in the amendment process of the Constitution?

• The President can propose amendments.

• The President has veto power over amendments.

• The President is completely powerless in the amendment process.

• The President can ratify amendments.

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution over 200 years since its ratification?

• Over 10,000

• 27

• 38

• 50