2.5 Amending the Consitution

How many amendments are there to the Constitution of the United States to date?

• 10

• 27

• 15

• 33

What is the first step in the amendment process for the Constitution of the United States?

• Ratification by 3/4 of the states

• Proposal by 2/3 Congress or convention of the states

• Proposal by General Assembly

• Ratification by voters of Virginia

What is the second step in the amendment process for the Constitution of the United States?

• Proposal by 2/3 Congress

• Ratification by 3/4 of the states

• Proposal by General Assembly

• Ratification by voters of Virginia

Which of the following is NOT part of the amendment process for the Constitution of Virginia?

• Proposal by General Assembly

• Proposal by constitutional convention

• Ratification by voters of Virginia

• Ratification by 3/4 of the states

Who ratifies amendments to the Constitution of Virginia?

• 3/4 of the states

• General Assembly

• Voters of Virginia

• Constitutional convention

Which of the following statements is true about the amendment process of the Constitution of the United States?

• It is simple

• It involves only the Congress

• It is complex

• It does not require state involvement

How is the amendment process for the Constitution of Virginia initiated?

• By 2/3 Congress

• By General Assembly or constitutional convention

• By 3/4 of the states

• By voters of Virginia

Any change to the US or VA Constitutions is called a(n)

• amendment

• mistake

• addition

• law

The first step of the amendment process is to _______ an amendment

The second step of the amendment process is to _____ the amendment.