U.S. Constitution Amendments

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Were the amendments a part of the original U.S. Constitution?

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No, the amendments were added later.

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Why do we have amendments?

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To address issues and protect rights.

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What are the first ten amendments called?

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The Bill of Rights.

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What is the importance of the 6th amendment?

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It guarantees the right to a fair trial.

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What is the 15th amendment?

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It prohibits denying the right to vote based on race.

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Why do we have a formal amendment process?

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To ensure changes are carefully considered.

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What are the two components of the amendment process?

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Proposal and ratification.

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What is the proposal process for an amendment?

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An amendment can be proposed by Congress or a convention.

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What is the ratification process for an amendment?

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An amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states.

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How did the amendments affect citizen’s rights? Did it expand them, limit them, or keep them the same?

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They expanded citizens' rights.