Gov 3.2 Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a supermajority?

• One-half

• Three-fifths

• One-third

What is the title of the document?

• The Declaration

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Amendments

What does the document suggest about the Constitution's ability to change?

• It cannot change

• It can change as society's needs change

• It changes every year

• It changes only during elections

What is the second step in the amendment process according to the document?

• Proposing

• Ratifying

• Debating

What is the main focus of the document?

• The history of the United States

• The Constitution and its amendment process

• The geography of the United States

• The economy of the United States

How many ways can an amendment be ratified?

• One way.

• Two ways.

• Three ways.

What fraction of state legislatures must vote to ratify an amendment?

• One-half.

• One-third.

• Three-fourths.

• Two-thirds.

What was one of the first sections of the Constitution to be amended?

• The Preamble.

• Voting rights.

• The Bill of Rights.

• The Executive Branch.

What is a supermajority in the context of proposing an amendment?

• A majority larger than a simple majority.

• A unanimous decision.

• A majority of one-third.

Who has proposed all existing amendments due to uncertainty over Article V?

• The President.

• The Supreme Court.

• Congress.