FORMAL AMENDMENT PROCESS Flashcards
1
Q
How many formal amendments have there been
A
27
2
Q
What was the last major amendment and when was it
A
1971
made the voting age 18
3
Q
What majority in congress and states is need to pass an amendment
A
congress - 2/3
States - 3/4
4
Q
Example of an amendment not got through
A
Equal rights amendment - guaranteed gender equality
In 1982 was accepted by congress but rejected by states, falling 3 short
5
Q
When was the bill of rights
A
1791
6
Q
What was included in the bill of rights
A
Contains key individual rights of american citizens
7
Q
How is the constitution amended informally
A
Via rulings by the supreme court
8
Q
What law did roe v wade create
A
Granted some access to abortion
