Q2 3.5 Amending the Constitution

When was the United States Constitution established?

• 1787

• 1789

• 1791

• 1776

What does the term 'living document' mean in relation to the Constitution?

• The Constitution is a historical artifact

• The Constitution is outdated

• The Constitution can be changed

• The Constitution can walk and breathe

Why did the Founding Fathers include an amendment process in the Constitution?

• To make the Constitution more complicated

• To give power to a small minority

• To allow future generations to update the Constitution

• To prevent any changes to the Constitution

What is the first step of the amendment process?

• State lawmakers' agreement

• Congressional approval

• Ratification

• Proposal

How many votes are required in Congress to propose an amendment?

• Simple majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Unanimous decision

• Three-fourths majority

What is the second step of the amendment process?

• State lawmakers' agreement

• Congressional approval

• Ratification

• Proposal

Who can propose an amendment if Congress is unwilling to do so?

• Special ratification conventions

• Citizens

• All of the above

• State lawmakers

How many state legislators need to agree to ratify an amendment?

• One-third

• Two-thirds

• One-fourth

• Three-fourths

What is the alternative method for ratifying an amendment?

• State lawmakers' agreement

• Congressional approval

• Public referendum

• Special ratification conventions

How many times has the alternative method for ratifying an amendment been used?

• Multiple times

• Never

• Twice

• Once