Question

1. the preamble to the constitution of the united states begins with the phrase \____\ thereby establishing that the power of government comes directly from the people, meaning it is ____ (fundamental principle). (pages 36 - 37)
2. the constitution of virginia and the united states can be, any many times have been amended through the process outlined in the constitution. (pages 42 - 43)

constitution	amendment process

|constitution of the united states|proposal: action taken by ______ or convention of the states
the amendment process is very ______.
to date, there are ____ amendments to the u.s. constitution|ratification: by the ____|
|constitution of virginia|proposal: action taken by ______
ratification: by the ______|

Explanation:

The Preamble to the US Constitution starts with "We the People", signifying popular - sovereignty. The US Constitution amendment process is difficult. Amendments can be proposed by Congress (two - thirds majority vote in both houses) or a convention of the states (requested by two - thirds of the states) and ratified by three - fourths of the states. As of now, there are 27 amendments to the US Constitution. For the Virginia Constitution, proposals are usually made by the General Assembly and ratification is often by the voters.

Answer:

1. "We the People"; Popular - sovereignty
2. Constitution of the United States: Difficult; 27; Congress; three - fourths of the states

Constitution of Virginia: General Assembly; voters