Question

a- list and explain the 6 principles of the u.s. constitution. wednesday 9/17/25 p- write down how you think an amendment is created.

Explanation:

The U.S. Constitution's six principles are popular sovereignty (power from the people), limited government (restricted powers), separation of powers (branches with distinct powers), checks and balances (branches check each other), judicial review (court - checks on laws), and federalism (power division between levels). An amendment is created when two - thirds of both houses of Congress propose an amendment or two - thirds of the states call a convention for proposing amendments. Then, three - fourths of the states must ratify the proposed amendment either by their legislatures or by special ratifying conventions.

Answer:

A.

1. Popular Sovereignty: Power comes from the people.
2. Limited Government: Government's powers are restricted.
3. Separation of Powers: Three branches with distinct powers.
4. Checks and Balances: Branches check each other's actions.
5. Judicial Review: Courts can check constitutionality of laws.
6. Federalism: Power divided between national and state governments.

P. An amendment is proposed either by two - thirds of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by two - thirds of the states. It is then ratified by three - fourths of the states, either by their legislatures or by special ratifying conventions.