The Time Limit for Ratification of Constitutional Amendments

question 31

Multiple Choice

The time limit for ratification of Constitutional Amendments

• A)can be set by Congress.
• B)was set to one year by the framers of the Constitution.
• C)never expires.
• D)is two years, beginning when the first state ratifies an amendment.
• E)is always five years, as established by Congress.

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptor

Sensory receptor that responds to mechanical stimuli, such as pressure, sound waves, or gravity.

Photoreceptor

Sensory receptor that responds to light stimuli.

Proprioceptor

Class of mechanoreceptor responsible for maintaining the body’s equilibrium and posture; involved in reflex actions.

Organ of Corti

The sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.