Question

amending the constitution - multiple choice questions
circle the correct answer.

1. the way the constitution of the united states can be changed is

a by vote of the congress
b by rewriting a part of it
c by placing an addendum to it
d by adding an amendment to it

1. the original wording of the constitution

a can be changed by the president
b can be changed by congress
c can be changed by two - thirds of the states
d cannot be changed
3 in order to change the constitution
a changes are proposed with approval of two - thirds of congress
b changes must be ratified by three - quarters of the states
c both a and b above
d none of the above

1. states can convene a constitutional convention and

a the bill of rights was written this way
b this is how women got the right to vote
c this method of changing the constitution has never been used
d none of the above

1. how many amendments to the constitution are there?

a 10
b 14
c 22
d none of the above

1. the first ten amendments to the constitution are called

a the bill of rights
b the declaration of independence
c the gettysburg address
d none of the above

Explanation:

1. The U.S. Constitution is modified by adding formal amendments, not simple congressional votes, rewrites, or addendums.
2. The original text of the Constitution cannot be altered; changes are made via amendments that sit alongside it.
3. The amendment process requires proposal (by 2/3 of Congress or state convention) and ratification by 3/4 of states, so both a and b are required steps.
4. A constitutional convention called by states has never been used to propose an amendment; the Bill of Rights and women's suffrage amendment were proposed by Congress.
5. There are 27 total amendments to the U.S. Constitution, so none of the listed options are correct.
6. The first ten amendments, which protect individual liberties, are explicitly called the Bill of Rights.

Answer:

1. d. By adding an amendment to it
2. d. Cannot be changed
3. c. Both a. and b. above
4. d. None of the above
5. d. None of the above
6. a. The Bill of Rights