Question

The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress...."

—United States Constitution, Article V
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.

Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?

(1 point)
Responses

Alterations to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representatives.
Alterations to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representatives.

Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.

New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.
New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.

The intent of Article V is to provide the legislative branch with the power of ratification.

Answer 1

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Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.

Answer 2

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The correct answer is: Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.

Answer 3

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The correct answer is:

Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.

This is because the excerpt states that Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses deem it necessary, can propose amendments to the Constitution. Additionally, it states that if the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states apply for it, Congress shall call a convention for proposing amendments. In either case, for an amendment to be valid, it needs to be ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states or by conventions in three-fourths thereof. Therefore, the key point is that the state legislatures have the option to choose either mode of ratification.

Answer 4

Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?

(1 point)
Responses

The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.

The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.

The judicial branch writes the bills that are then sent to the legislative branch.
The judicial branch writes the bills that are then sent to the legislative branch.

The judicial branch has a responsibility to ensure that the committee system functions appropriately.

Answer 5

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The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.

Answer 6

What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar?

(1 point)
Responses

Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.

Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.

Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.

Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.

Answer 7

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Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.

Answer 8

Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select all that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

running school boards
running school boards

providing funding
providing funding

setting standards
setting standards

hiring teachers

Answer 9

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The correct responses are:

- running school boards
- providing funding
- setting standards

Answer 10

Only 2 answers are allowed, re-check your answers in case they are incorrect.

Answer 11

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Apologies for the incorrect response. The correct answers are:

- providing funding
- setting standards

Answer 12

How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?

(1 point)
Responses

He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He refused to sign the United States Constitution.

He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.

He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.

He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”

Answer 13

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He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”

Answer 14

How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?

(1 point)
Responses

by limiting the amount of power of the government
by limiting the amount of power of the government

by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens

by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power

by allowing the people to choose their representatives
by allowing the people to choose their representatives

Answer 15

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by allowing the people to choose their representatives

Answer 16

Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select all that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.

The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.

Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.

The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.

Answer 17

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The correct responses are:

- A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
- The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.

Answer 18

How can the Constitution be amended?

(4 points)

Answer 19

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The Constitution can be amended through the following process:

1. Proposal: An amendment can be proposed by either:

a. Two-thirds (2/3) vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
-OR-
b. A national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds (2/3) of the state legislatures.

2. Ratification: After the amendment is proposed, it must be ratified by either:

a. Three-fourths (3/4) of the state legislatures, where the amendment is approved by the state legislatures.
-OR-
b. Three-fourths (3/4) of the state conventions, where specially elected conventions in each state approve the amendment.

The process outlined above is the general framework for amending the Constitution, as stated in Article V of the United States Constitution.