CIVICS: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

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An amendment is

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a change to the constitution.

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How many amendments have been added over time?

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27

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Which branch of government is involved in the amendment process?

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legislative (Congress)

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What are the two steps to amending the U.S. Constitution? Options: Proposal and Voting, Introduction and Voting, Proposal and Ratification, Introduction and Voting

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Proposal and Ratification

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Who are the two groups that can propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Options: by the President and Congress, the Supreme Court and Congress, President and Governor, Congress and a Convention

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Congress and a Convention

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Define ratify

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to approve an amendment

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Ratification (approval) of proposed (suggested) amendments happens

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at the state level.

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How many states must ratify (approve) an amendment?

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3/4= 38 states

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The amendment process is

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difficult and long

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Why did the Founders make it difficult to amend the Constitution?

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They wanted to maintain stability with the goals of the original Constitution.