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The newspaper headline above describes an event in U.S. history.
Source: Anti-Saloon League Museum
Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image?
Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment.
The president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures voted to support the amendment.
The president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it.
Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?
bureaucracy
executive
judicial
legislative
The timeline above provides details about a constitutional amendment.
According to the timeline, what happened between 1919 and 1933?
The 21st Amendment was approved by state ratifying conventions.
The 21st Amendment was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The 21st Amendment was vetoed by the president.
The 21st Amendment was vetoed by Congress.
Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
The voters approve the amendment in a national election.
The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
Describes the process for amending the Constitution
Article I
Article V
Article IV
Article II
Which statement accurately reflects the Amendment process to the U.S. Constitution so far?
All 50 states must approve the Amendment in their legislatures.
The majority of the U.S. Congress must approve the amendment; state involvement isn’t necessary.
The process starts in the U.S. Congress and final approval rests with the states.
The process starts in the State Legislature and final approval is given by the U.S. Congress.
Why did the framers feel it was necessary at times to amend the Constitution?
amending the Constitution would allow for tyranny.
amending the Constitution can reflect changing times, beliefs, and social conditions.
amending the Constitution shows other countries how strong the U.S. government is.
amending the Constitution allows for a smooth transition of power between political parties.
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