Amendment Process in the US Constitution

The video explains Article 5 of the US Constitution, focusing on the process of proposing and ratifying amendments. It details how amendments can be proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress or by two-thirds of state legislatures. Once proposed, amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become law. The video concludes with an invitation for comments and promises more content in future videos.

What is required for an amendment to be proposed according to Article 5 of the US Constitution?

• Approval by the President

• Unanimous decision by the Supreme Court

• Two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress

• Majority vote in the House of Representatives

How can state legislatures propose an amendment to the Constitution?

• By a simple majority in the state legislatures

• By a two-thirds majority in the state legislatures

• By a three-fourths majority in the state legislatures

• By a unanimous vote in all states

How many states are needed to propose an amendment through state legislatures?

• 40 to 45 states

• 20 to 25 states

• 10 to 15 states

• 30 to 35 states

What happens after a proposed amendment is sent to Congress?

• Congress votes on the proposed amendment

• It is sent to the Supreme Court for review

• It is automatically added to the Constitution

• The President must approve it

What is the role of Congress after receiving a proposed amendment from the states?

• To send it to the President

• To send it to the Supreme Court

• To vote on it

• To ignore it

What fraction of states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

• Three-fourths

• Two-thirds

• One-half

• All states

What is the final step for an amendment to become law?

• A national referendum

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Ratification by three-fourths of the states

• Approval by the President

What is the main topic of Article 5 of the US Constitution?

• The powers of the President

• The structure of the federal government

• The process of amending the Constitution

• The rights of the states

What is the purpose of the conclusion in the video?

• To summarize Article 5

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To invite comments and future discussions