Amendment Process in the U.S. Constitution

The video explains the two-step process for amending the U.S. Constitution: proposing and ratifying. An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress or by a convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures. Once proposed, it must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures or state conventions. The video highlights the difficulty of this process and the importance of both federal and state roles.

What are the two main steps in the amendment process?

• Discussion and Voting

• Drafting and Approval

• Submission and Acceptance

• Proposal and Ratification

How can an amendment be proposed through Congress?

• By a two-thirds majority in both houses

• By a simple majority in both houses

• By a unanimous vote in the Senate

• By a presidential decree

Which method has been used for all 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• Proposal by the Supreme Court

• Proposal by Congress

• Proposal by a national referendum

• Proposal by state legislatures

What is required for the states to propose an amendment?

• A simple majority of state legislatures

• A unanimous decision by all states

• A two-thirds majority of state legislatures

• Approval by the President

What is the first method for ratifying an amendment?

• Approval by a national referendum

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Approval by three-fourths of state legislatures

• Approval by the President

How many states must agree to ratify an amendment using the first method?

• 50 states

• 38 states

• 10 states

• 25 states

What is unique about the second method of ratification?

• It requires a national referendum

• It involves state conventions

• It is decided by the President

• It requires a unanimous decision by Congress

How many times has the second method of ratification been used?

• Ten times

• Once

• Never

• Twice

What fraction of state conventions must approve an amendment for it to be ratified using the second method?

• All

• Three-fourths

• Two-thirds

• One-half

What is the main challenge in amending the Constitution?

• The lengthy drafting process

• The high level of agreement required

• The need for presidential approval

• The involvement of the Supreme Court