Amendments Flashcards
1
Q
The first ten amendments are called the ________ __ ______
A
Bill of Rights
2
Q
Amendments can be proposed in 2 ways:
A
- Congress proposes an amendment by a vote of 2/3 majority (national government)
- National convention called for by congress at the request of the state legislature and at least 2/3 of the state legislature votes for it (state government)
3
Q
What is an amendment?
A
It is a change to the constitution
4
Q
How to ratify an amendment in 2 ways:
A
- Approved by legislature in at least 3/4 of states
2. Special conventions in at least 3/4 of states sign it
5
Q
What are the two steps to amending the Constitution?
A
Proposal and ratification
6
Q
What is the 13th amendment
A
Makes slavery illegal
7
Q
What is the 19th Amendment
A
Give women the right to vote
8
Q
What is the 24th amendment -
A
Right for citizens over 18 to vote
