While There Are Multiple Possibilities to Formally Amend the Constitution

question 43

Multiple Choice

While there are multiple possibilities to formally amend the Constitution, the most common method has been for __________ to propose new amendments and for _________ to ratify them.

• A) the people; Congress
• B) a national convention; state legislatures
• C) Congress; state legislatures
• D) a national convention; special state conventions
• E) Congress; special state conventions

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Definitions:

Arguments

Reasons or statements put forward to support or oppose a claim, idea, or proposal, especially in a legal, academic, or policy context.

Arbitration Hearing

A dispute resolution process where an arbitrator makes a decision to resolve a dispute outside of court.

Court

A governmental institution with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters.

Authority

Authority refers to the legal power or right given to an individual or entity to make decisions, enforce rules, and govern.