Understanding the Amendment Process

How many methods are there for proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What fraction of both houses of Congress is required to approve a proposed amendment?

How many states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

• 25

• 38

• 50

• 45

Which body has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• State Legislatures

Besides Congress, who else can propose an amendment through a convention?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• State Legislatures

• Citizens through a national referendum

What is the time limit for the ratification of an amendment?

• There is no time limit

• 2 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

Which amendment was ratified by state conventions instead of state legislatures?

• The 18th Amendment (Prohibition)

• The 19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage)

• The 21st Amendment (Repeal of Prohibition)

• The 26th Amendment (Voting Age)

What is the first step in the amendment process?

• Ratification by the states

• Proposal by Congress

• A national referendum

• Approval by the Supreme Court

How can a proposed amendment be ratified at the state level?

• By a simple majority vote in the state legislatures

• By a simple majority vote in state conventions

Which of the following is NOT a step in the amendment process?

• Proposal by Congress

• Ratification by state legislatures or conventions

• Approval by the President

• Proposal by a national convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of state legislatures