The MOST Common Method of Passing an Amendment to the Constitution

question 85

Multiple Choice

The MOST common method of passing an amendment to the Constitution is passage

• A)in both houses of Congress by a two-thirds vote, followed by a majority vote in three-fourths of the state legislature.
• B)in both houses of Congress by a two-thirds vote, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the state supreme courts.
• C)by a constitutional convention, called by three-fourths of the states.
• D)by the initiative process in three-fourths of the states and unanimous approval by the Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

Guided Participation

A teaching method where an experienced person helps a learner by gradually adjusting the level of support as the learner's competence increases.

Vygotsky

A theorist known for emphasizing the social and cultural context in the development of cognition, highlighting the importance of language and social interaction.

Guided Participation

A learning process in which an experienced person helps someone less experienced by engaging in shared activities and providing insights.

Cultural Knowledge

Knowledge about the practices, beliefs, values, norms, and artifacts of a group that are passed down from generation to generation.