Understanding the Amendment Process

What is the primary purpose of Article V of the U.S. Constitution?

• To outline the powers of the President

• To explain the process for amending the Constitution

• To establish the judicial branch

• To define the rights of states

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How many methods are there to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution according to Article V?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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Which of the following bodies can propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• State Governors

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What fraction of both houses of Congress must agree to propose an amendment?

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Once proposed, what fraction of state legislatures must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

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Which of the following is an alternative method for ratifying an amendment, aside from state legislatures?

• National referendum

• State conventions

• Presidential approval

• Supreme Court ruling

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Which of the following is true about the amendment process?

• It allows for changes to the Constitution without state involvement.

• It requires unanimous approval from all states.

• It is intentionally difficult to ensure only significant changes are made.

• It can be initiated by the Supreme Court.

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Which of the following is a reason why the amendment process is considered a reflection of federalism?

• It involves only the federal government.

• It requires the involvement of both national and state governments.

• It can be completed without state approval.

• It is controlled entirely by the Supreme Court.

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What is the significance of the amendment process in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• It allows for the Constitution to be changed easily.

• It ensures that the Constitution remains a living document.

• It prevents any changes to the Constitution.

• It gives the President the power to alter the Constitution.

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In 1971, two-thirds majority of the House of Representatives approved a proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In 1972, a two-thirds majority of the Senate approved the same amendment. What was the next step for amending the Constitution?

• A majority of the state governments had to approve the measure

• A popular election would determine whether to adopt the amendment

• A majority in three-fourths of the states had to approve the amendment

• The amendment had to be signed by the President of the United States