Amendment Process Quiz

What fraction of each house of Congress must vote to propose an amendment?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

Answer explanation

2/3 of each house of Congress must vote to propose an amendment, making 2/3 the correct fraction.

What fraction of the state legislatures must ratify an amendment?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

Answer explanation

3/4 of the state legislatures must ratify an amendment, which is the correct choice.

An amendment can be proposed by a national convention called by Congress at the request of what fraction of the state legislatures?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

Answer explanation

The amendment can be proposed by a national convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of the state legislatures.

An amendment can be ratified by what fraction of state conventions?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

Answer explanation

An amendment can be ratified by 3/4 of state conventions, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What does the 11th Amendment limit?

• Suits against states

• Voting rights

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

Answer explanation

The 11th Amendment limits suits against states, protecting them from being sued in federal court by individuals from other states or foreign countries.

According to the 11th Amendment, who cannot sue a state in federal court?

• People in the same state

• People in different states or foreign countries

• Federal government officials

• State government officials

Answer explanation

According to the 11th Amendment, people in different states or foreign countries cannot sue a state in federal court.

What does the 12th Amendment outline?

• Procedure for electing President and Vice President

• Procedure for impeaching the President

• Procedure for amending the Constitution

• Procedure for declaring war

Answer explanation

The 12th Amendment outlines the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.

Where do electors meet to vote for President and Vice President according to the 12th Amendment?

• In Washington D.C.

• In their state capitals

• In the House of Representatives

• In the Senate

Answer explanation

According to the 12th Amendment, electors meet in their state capitals to vote for President and Vice President.

What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes according to the 12th Amendment?

• The Supreme Court decides the winner

• The current President remains in office

• Congress decides the winner

• A new election is held

Answer explanation

If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes according to the 12th Amendment, Congress decides the winner.

Who decides the President if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Electoral College

Answer explanation

If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the President is decided by the House of Representatives.