Unit 4 Part 2 Review

Two ways to propose an amendment: 2/3 vote in both chambers or 2/3 of __________________ __________________ can call for a national convention

• House of Representatives
• state legislatures
• Constitutional Convention
• The President

To ratify an amendment: What fraction of the state legislatures or the states at the convention must pass?

• 2/3
• 3/5
• 3/4
• 1/2

A Bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The Bill is then submitted to the Pres. Which is NOT an option for the President?

• Let the Bill die in committee
• Sign the Bill and it becomes law
• Veto the Bill and inform Congress of the reasons for the veto
• Not sign the Bill and after 10 days if Congress is not in session the Bill dies

If the president vetoes a bill, what must Congress do to make that bill a law?

• ask the Supreme Court to review the bill
• impeach the president
• override the president’s veto with a 2/3 vote in both houses
• refuse to confirm the presidents appointments

What is the next step in the lawmaking process?

• The President signs the bill into law.
• The bill goes to the Senate for action.
• The people vote on the bill in an election.
• The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.

If a bill passes in the House, where does it go next?

• The President
• The Senate
• The Supreme Court
• The Vice President

Which of the following best describes the U.S. Constitution's amendment process?

• Step 1: The amendment is proposed by a 2/3 vote in both chambers of Congress. Step 2: 3/4 of the State legislatures ratify the amendment.
• Step 1: The amendment is proposed by the President. Step 2: The Supreme Court approves it
• Step 1: The amendment is proposed a vote in the House of Rep. Step 2: The Senate ratifies the amendment.
• Step 1: The amendment is proposed by 5/9 of the Supreme Court Justices. Step 2: The President signs the amendment.

Which phrase describes the main reason the framers of the U.S Constitution made the amendment process difficult?

• to ensure that endless amendments would be avoided
• to ensure that amendments would be approved by all states
• to ensure the process would not be dominated by a single political party
• to ensure the process would not be dominated by a single political issue

Which two sets of freedoms and rights are mentioned in the Bill of Rights?

• freedom of speech and the right to bear arms
• freedom of religion and the right to education
• freedom of the press and the right to not pay taxes
• freedom of assembly and the right to seize property

Who can introduce a bill in Congress?

• The President
• Suprene Court justices
• Members of Congress
• State governors