Question

which term means a change in the u.s. constitution?
o a initiative
o b judicial review
o c directive
o d amendment

question 2 (4 points)
why did the founding fathers make the u.s. constitution difficult to change?
o a they wanted to make sure any change to the constitution reflected the will of the people.
o b they remembered the difficulty they had when trying to change the declaration of independence.
o c they believed that change was never good.
o d they believed that change for changes sake was not good.

question 3 (4 points)
what is one way an amendment to the u.s. constitution can be proposed?
o a by a public petition
o b by a special election
o c by a presidential decree
o d by a national convention

Explanation:

• For Question 1: An amendment is a formal change to a constitution, including the U.S. Constitution. Initiative is a process for citizens to propose laws, judicial review is the power of courts to review laws, and directive is a general instruction.
• For Question 2: The Founding Fathers made the U.S. Constitution difficult to change to ensure that any alteration represented the broad - based will of the people, avoiding hasty or ill - considered changes.
• For Question 3: One way to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is by a national convention called by Congress at the request of two - thirds of the state legislatures.

Answer:

1. d. Amendment
2. a. They wanted to make sure any change to the Constitution reflected the will of the people.
3. d. by a national convention