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Amending the Constitution Methods Quiz

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What is Method 1 for formally amending the Constitution?

Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress and ratified by the President

Proposed by a simple majority in Congress and ratified by 2/4 of the state legislatures

Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures (correct)

Proposed at a national convention called by Congress and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures

What is Method 2 for formally amending the Constitution?

Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress and ratified by conventions held in 3/4 of the states (correct)

Proposed by a simple majority in Congress and ratified by a simple majority of the states

Proposed at a national convention and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures

Proposed by the President and ratified by 2/3 of the states

What is Method 3 for formally amending the Constitution?

Proposed at a national convention called by Congress when requested by 2/3 of the states and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures (correct)

Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress and ratified by a simple majority of the state legislatures

Proposed by the President and ratified by Congress

Proposed at a national convention with a simple majority and ratified by conventions in the states

What is Method 4 for formally amending the Constitution?

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Formal Methods to Amend the Constitution

Method 1:
- Proposed through a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress.
- Requires ratification by 3/4 of state legislatures.
Method 2:
- Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress.
- Ratification occurs via conventions in 3/4 of the states.
Method 3:
- Initiated at a national convention called by Congress, upon the request of 2/3 of the states.
- Ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures.
Method 4:
- Through a national convention called by Congress when 2/3 of states request it.
- Requires ratification via conventions in 3/4 of the states.

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Test your knowledge on the formal methods to amend the U.S. Constitution. This quiz covers all four methods, including proposals and ratification processes. Challenge yourself to understand how changes to the Constitution can be made!