Bill of Rights Quiz

Amending the Constitution

• There are two ways to propose an amendment to the Constitution: a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a national convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures.
• An amendment can also be proposed by a national convention, which is called by two-thirds of the state legislatures.

Ratifying an Amendment

• After an amendment is proposed, it must be ratified by three-fourths of the states, either through their legislatures or special conventions.
• There is no time limit for ratification, but Congress can set a time limit for ratification.

The Bill of Rights

• The Bill of Rights, which consists of the first ten amendments, was added to the Constitution to protect individual rights and liberties from government interference.
• The Bill of Rights was added to address the concerns of those who opposed the Constitution, fearing it did not provide sufficient protection for individual rights.

Proposing an Amendment

• Members of Congress can propose an amendment to the Constitution.
• State legislatures can also propose an amendment by calling a national convention.

Article 5 of the Constitution

• Article 5 of the Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution, including proposing and ratifying amendments.
• Article 5 allows for the Constitution to be changed, but sets a high bar for amendments to ensure that changes are carefully considered and widely accepted.