Question

Which of the following are procedures by which the U.S. Constitution can be formally changed? Select all that apply. (3 points)

Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and Congress ratifies the amendment by a two-thirds vote.
Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and a state convention ratifies the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
2. Which of the following amendments was proposed but not ratified? (1 point)
an amendment prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcohol
an amendment guaranteeing the right to vote for those 18 years or older
an amendment abolishing poll taxes that were required for voting
an amendment specifically granting equal rights to women
3. Which of the following is an example of an informal change to the Constitution by legislative action? (1 point)
executive agreement
party nominating convention
creation of a federal court system
reversal of a Supreme Court ruling
4. Which of the following methods of informal change has most impacted the Electoral College? (1 point)
legislation
customs
political parties
judicial action
5. Why was an amendment process included in the U.S. Constitution? (1 point)
to preserve popular sovereignty and limited government
to allow for the changing needs of society
to check the power of the executive branch
to ensure domestic tranquility among the states

Answer 1

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1. As far as I remember there are three options by which the U.S. Constitution can be formally changed. Here they are: A, C, D.

2. I'm definitely sure that, an amendment specifically granting equal rights to women was proposed but not ratified.

3. In my view, the most suitable example of an informal change to the Constitution by legislative action is creation of a Federal Court System.

4. I think that political parties is the best example of informal changes which has the most impacted the Electoral College.

5. If my memory serves me well, an amendment process was included in the U.S. Constitution to allow for the changing needs of society.