The Amendment Process

 What does the word "amend" mean in the context of the Constitution?

• a) To change or add something

• b) To remove something

• c) To interpret something

• d) To protect something

Why did the Founding Fathers include an amendment process in the Constitution?

• To give power to the President to make changes

• To ensure the Constitution could be changed as needed

• To limit the power of Congress

• To make the Constitution permanent and unchangeable

According to the video, the main method for proposing a constitutional amendment is:

• A simple majority vote in Congress

• Two-thirds of the House and Senate agreeing

• The President mandates it

• Every U.S. citizen votes on it

What does ratification mean?

• Official approval or confirmation of something

• Unofficial denial of something
• Informal discussion of a topic
• Temporary suspension of a decision

The video mentions that the alternative method for proposing and ratifying amendments has been used:

• Never

• Once

• Twice

• Many times

Phew! 😥 That was confusing!

Why do you think the Founding Fathers made it difficult to amend the Constitution?