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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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for amending the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for amending the Constitution?
What is a potential consequence of not amending the Constitution?
What is a potential consequence of not amending the Constitution?
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The amendment process is designed to balance which two needs?
The amendment process is designed to balance which two needs?
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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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Description
Test your knowledge on the constitutional amendment process and the presidential election of 2016. This quiz covers the steps for amending the Constitution and key details about candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Explore concepts of popular sovereignty and the role of the electorate.
