Key Amendments & Amendment Process

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After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

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3/4

Front

What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?

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2/3

Front

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

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24th

Front

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

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26th

Front

It is difficult to amend the constitution because the framers wanted to make sure _____.

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changes were only made when absolutely necessary

Front

Changed the voting age from 21 to 18 years of age.

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26th Amendment

Front

Gave citizens who live in Washington, DC the right to vote in presidential elections.

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23rd Amendment

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Gave citizens the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous conditions of servitude.

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15th Amendment

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Gave women the right to vote

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19th Amendment

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Made charging a poll tax to vote illegal.

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24th Amendment