Amendments are rare-Why?

How many amendments to the US Constitution had been successfully ratified as of 2016?

• 10

• 27

• 50

• 11,000

What is one way an amendment can be proposed to the US Constitution?

• A simple majority vote in the House of Representatives

• A 2/3 vote of approval in both the Senate and House of Representatives

• A request from 1/2 of the state legislatures

• An executive order from the President

What fraction of all states must ratify a proposed amendment for it to be officially added to the US Constitution?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• All states

What factor has made ratifying amendments more challenging over time in the United States?

• The increasing cost of political campaigns

• The country's growth in size and diversity

• A decline in public interest in constitutional matters

• The rise of social media and instant communication