Question

Which of the following are procedures by which the U.S. Constitution can be formally changed? Select all that apply. (3 points)
Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and Congress ratifies the amendment by a two-thirds vote.
Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and a state convention ratifies the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
2. Which of the following amendments was proposed but not ratified? (1 point)
an amendment prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcohol
an amendment guaranteeing the right to vote for those 18 years or older
an amendment abolishing poll taxes that were required for voting
an amendment specifically granting equal rights to women
3. Which of the following is an example of an informal change to the Constitution by legislative action? (1 point)
executive agreement
party nominating convention
creation of a federal court system
reversal of a Supreme Court ruling
4. Which of the following methods of informal change has most impacted the Electoral College? (1 point)
legislation
customs
political parties
judicial action
5. Why was an amendment process included in the U.S. Constitution? (1 point)
to preserve popular sovereignty and limited government
to allow for the changing needs of society
to check the power of the executive branch
to ensure domestic tranquility among the states

Answer 1

A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and Congress ratifies the amendment by a two-thirds vote.

Answer 2

1)

Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.

Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and a state convention ratifies the amendment by a three-fourths vote.

A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.

Amendments are articles that add to and amend the Constitution of the United States of America, introduced by Congress, and ratified by the different states, as stated in the Fifth Article of the original Constitution.

2)

An amendment specifically granting equal rights to women.

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was intended to guarantee equal legal rights for every American citizen regardless of sex. It attempted to end the legal distinctions separating men and women in matters such as divorce, property and employment. Originally written by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman, was introduced in Congress for the first time in 1921.

3)

Creation of a federal court system.

Legislative Action refers to the Congress extending its power on a section in the Constitution.

4)

Political parties.

5)

To allow for the changing needs of society.