The Amendment Process Article 5

What fraction of each house of Congress must approve an amendment for it to proceed to the states?

• One half

• Two thirds

• Three quarters

• One third

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• One half

• Two thirds

• Three quarters

• All states

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why the framers of the Constitution made the amendment process difficult.

• To ensure only necessary changes are made

• To prevent any changes to the Constitution

• To allow frequent changes to adapt to new situations

• To make it easy for Congress to pass amendments

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the role of Congress in the amendment process.

• Congress has no role in the amendment process

• Congress must approve an amendment by a simple majority

• Congress must approve an amendment by a two-thirds majority in both houses

• Congress must approve an amendment by a three-quarters majority in both houses

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze why only one method of amending the Constitution has been used historically.

• The other methods are unconstitutional

• The other methods are too complex and difficult to achieve

• The other methods are not recognized by the states

• The other methods require less consensus

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the significance of requiring three-quarters of the states to approve an amendment?

• It ensures that only a small number of states can block an amendment

• It ensures a broad national consensus is needed for constitutional changes

• It allows for rapid changes to the Constitution

• It gives more power to smaller states

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the only method of amending the Constitution that has been used.

• National convention called by Congress

• Proposal by two-thirds of state legislatures

• Proposal by two-thirds of both houses of Congress

• Direct vote by the public

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the purpose of having multiple methods for amending the Constitution in Article Five?

• To provide flexibility in the amendment process

• To confuse those attempting to amend the Constitution

• To ensure that only Congress can propose amendments

• To make the process faster

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the effectiveness of the current amendment process in maintaining the stability of the Constitution.

• It is ineffective because it allows too many changes

• It is effective because it prevents unnecessary amendments

• It is ineffective because it is too difficult to amend

• It is effective because it allows for rapid adaptation

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Predict the potential challenges of using the alternative method of amending the Constitution through a national convention.

• It would be easier to reach consensus

• It could lead to a complete rewrite of the Constitution

• It would require less time and effort

• It would be more controlled by Congress

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking