Question

Live and executive branches.

2 points
18. In 1817, the nation consisted of 20 states. If an amendment to the
Constitution would have been proposed that year, how many states would
have had to ratify it for it to become active?
10
20
15
5

Answer 1

Answer: 15

For the Unuted States to ratify an amendment, 3/4 of the states must sign it. In this case, 3/4 of 20 is 15. So, the answer is 15.