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Mrs. Turner's Constitution: Adding Amendments
Constitution: Adding Amendments
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History
7th Grade
01/29/2015

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Term
to change
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What does "amend" mean?
Term
amendments
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changes made to the Constitution
Term
They wanted a process to change the Constitution because they understood the country would need to change as they people and issues changed.
Definition
Why did the Founding Fathers include a process to change the Constitution?
Term
The most common method is for Congress to create one and 3/4 of the states approve.
Definition
What is the most common method to add amendments?
Term
Because they didn't want the constitution changing all the time and it should only be changed for big, serious reasons that affect most.
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Why did the Founding Fathers make the process of amending the Constitution so difficult?
Term
because it can be changed to fit the times and the people
Definition
Why is the US Constitution referred to as a "living document?"
Term
Congress can propose with a 2/3 vote in both sides
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Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution?
Term
19th
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Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
Term
27
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How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
Term
3/4 of the states must approve
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How many states must approve an amendment before it goes into effect?
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13th amendment
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Which amendment ended slavery?
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the 18th amendment was repealed by the 21st amendment
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Which amendment is the only one to have been repealed?
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