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What is the primary reason for the amendment process in the Constitution?
What is the primary reason for the amendment process in the Constitution?
- To prevent state interference in federal government
- To allow the government to operate without restrictions
- To ensure the Constitution adapts to changing times (correct)
- To guarantee the Constitution remains unchanged
Which principle ensures that the American people have the power to elect their leaders?
Which principle ensures that the American people have the power to elect their leaders?
- Checks and balances
- Popular sovereignty (correct)
- Limited government
- Federalism
Which of the following is NOT a reason for amending the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for amending the Constitution?
- To correct historical injustices
- To introduce new governmental powers
- To maintain the original intent of the framers (correct)
- To reflect the evolving values of society
What is a potential consequence of not amending the Constitution?
What is a potential consequence of not amending the Constitution?
The amendment process is designed to balance which two needs?
The amendment process is designed to balance which two needs?
Flashcards
Amending the Constitution
Amending the Constitution
The process of changing the US Constitution to adapt to new situations or ideas.
Purpose of Amending
Purpose of Amending
The main reason for changing the Constitution is to make sure it stays relevant and works for the current times.
Popular Sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty
The idea that the people have the power to rule themselves and choose their leaders.
Presidential Elections
Presidential Elections
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Constitution's Flexibility
Constitution's Flexibility
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Study Notes
Constitutional Amendment Process
- Proposed by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate
- Ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures
Purpose of Amending the Constitution
- To clarify specific laws passed by Congress
- To ensure the Constitution adapts to changing times (important for flexibility)
Presidential Election of 2016
- Donald Trump was the Republican candidate
- Hillary Clinton was the Democratic candidate
- Trump was elected president
Popular Sovereignty
- Principle of government where the American people have the right to elect their leaders every four years
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