Article 5-7

What is the main purpose of Article 5?

• To define the powers of the president
• To outline the amendment process
• To establish the Supreme Court
• To regulate interstate commerce

How can an amendment be proposed under Article 5?

• By the president alone
• By a majority vote in Congress
• By a two-thirds vote in Congress or a national convention
• By a Supreme Court ruling

What role does the president play in the amendment process?

• None
• He can veto the amendment
• He can modify the amendment
• He has to introduce the amendment

What is the time limit for an amendment?

• 3 years
• 5 years
• 7 years
• None

Which amendment took 200 years to ratify?

• The 27th amendment
• The 21st amendment
• The 19th amendment
• The 1st amendment

Why did the 21st amendment call for a constitutional convention?

• It did not call for a constitutional convention.
• It would be less likely for this to pass with a convention as they would vote against repealing prohibition.
• It would be more likely to pass as the people would be less likely to bow to political pressure.
• It was the only way to repeal an amendment.

What fraction of Congress must approve a proposed amendment?

• One-half
• Two-thirds
• Three-fourths
• All members

What is the other method for proposing an amendment besides Congressional approval? (never been used before)

• A national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures
• Approval by the Supreme Court
• A referendum by the citizens
• Presidential executive order

What are the two ways an amendment can be ratified?

• Approval by the president or Congress
• Supreme Court ruling or state conventions
• Approval by three-fourths of state legislatures or state conventions
• A national referendum or executive order

How many states must approve an amendment for it to be ratified?

• 13
• 24
• 38
• 50