FAC 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

Thousands of amendments have been introduced but how many have been ratified?

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Twenty-seven amendments

Front

Why did the framers feel it was necessary to amend the Constitution?

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Amending the Constitution can reflect changing times, beliefs, and social conditions.

Front

Which powers are given to the branches of government because they are specifically stated in the Constitution?

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enumerated

Front

Dividing the powers of government between the Central government and the States is called:

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Federal system

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What part of the Constitution allows for the legislature to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its function?

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elastic clause

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These powers are given to the states only:

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reserved

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Powers the National (Federal) government has that aren't directly written in the Constitution

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Implied Powers

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The Supremacy Clause states that

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federal laws are superior to state laws