The Amendment Process in the U.S. Constitution
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What is the purpose of the amendment process in a constitutional government?

  • To guarantee that the Constitution cannot be changed under any circumstances
  • To ensure that the President has the power to make alterations to the Constitution
  • To ensure that the Constitution remains a living document, allowing for change and adaptation (correct)
  • To provide a way for foreign governments to influence the U.S. Constitution
  • What is the first step to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

  • A special state convention where three-fourths of the states must agree
  • A constitutional convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures
  • A majority vote in both chambers of the state legislatures
  • A two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate (correct)
  • How can an amendment to the U.S. Constitution be ratified by the states?

  • Through approval by a simple majority vote in state legislatures
  • By a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers of the state legislatures (correct)
  • Through a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures
  • By a majority vote in both houses of Congress
  • What is the alternative method for an amendment to be ratified by the states?

    <p>By a special state convention where three-fourths of the states must agree</p> Signup and view all the answers

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