Ch 3 Sec 3 Flashcards
1
Q
The Constitution is an ….
A
…enduring document that has met the needs of the people for 230 years.
Well written and adaptable.
2
Q
How can the Constitution be changed?
A
Formally “amend” it with an “amendment”
3
Q
How many Amendments are there to the constitution?
A
27
4
Q
Is the Ammendment process easy?
A
No it is difficult.
5
Q
An Amendment can be proposed in 2 ways. What are they?
A
1.) Congress propose an Amendment with 2/3rds bot in both houses.
2.) The legislatures of 2/3rds of the states (34 out of 50) can ask Congress to call a national convention to propose an Amendment
6
Q
What is it called when an amendment is approved?
A
Ratified
7
Q
What is it called when an amendment is canceled?
A
Repeal
