The amendment process 1.1

Question 1

if 2/3 of amendment is proposed by either house or legislatures of congress …

Answer 1

then it shall only be ratified if 3/4 of state conventions or state legislatures

Question 2

even though only congress and states can propose amendments, who can ratify the decision

Answer 2

states

Question 3

what was the only amendment that was ratified from state conventions

Answer 3

21st amendment

Question 4

proposals passed by congress that failed to receive sufficient state support

Answer 4

• equal rights act (in account of sex) 1982
• The District of Columbia Voting Rights amendment

Question 5

Proposals voted on in Congress that did not receive a 2/3 majority in each chamber

Answer 5

• Flag protection amendment ( descrate the flag ) 1990
• Federal Marriage amendment ( no homo ) 2002

Question 6

Proposals introduced in Congress but not voted on by both chambers of Congress

Answer 6

• Saving American Democracy ( regulations on businesses funding elections ) 2011

Question 7

in order for the federal government to restrict power of the state, what approval must it have

Answer 7

the states

Question 8

how many amendments have been proposed in conclusion

Answer 8

11,000
- Congress accepted 33
- 27 made past the states