To amend the United States Constitution, an amendment must be proposed by

Question 1

Question 1 of 5

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A. two-thirds vote in the House and the Senate and approved by three-quarters of the states

B. a three-quarters vote in the House and Senate and approved by the president

C. a three-fifths vote of the states and approved by a simple majority in the Senate

D. the Supreme Court and approved by two-thirds of the states and by the House

E. a supermajority of the House and Senate and approved by two-thirds of the Supreme Court

Question 2

Question 2 of 5

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A. Serving on a trial jury

B. Carrying a concealed weapon

C. Making a citizenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s arrest

D. Burning the United States flag

E. Remaining silent when being questioned by police

Question 3

Question 3 of 5

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A. Necessary and proper clause

B. Establishment clause

C. Supremacy clause

D. Emoluments clause

E. Commerce clause

Question 4

Question 4 of 5

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A. To enhance the power of the federal government

B. To protect the rights of individuals

C. To define enumerated powers

D. To guarantee equal protection under the law

E. To list the concurrent powers of states

Question 5

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A. vests all legislative power in Congress

B. is the basis for checks and balances

C. codifies the committee structure in the House

D. gives state governments power over the federal government

E. allows Congress to create laws required to carry out its enumerated powers

To amend the United States Constitution, an amendment must be proposed by

A. two-thirds vote in the House and the Senate and approved by three-quarters of the states

B. a three-quarters vote in the House and Senate and approved by the president

C. a three-fifths vote of the states and approved by a simple majority in the Senate

D. the Supreme Court and approved by two-thirds of the states and by the House

E. a supermajority of the House and Senate and approved by two-thirds of the Supreme Court

Which of the following is an example of a right that is protected by the First Amendment?

A. Serving on a trial jury

B. Carrying a concealed weapon

C. Making a citizenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s arrest

D. Burning the United States flag

E. Remaining silent when being questioned by police

Which of the following constitutional provisions establishes that national laws are superior to state laws?

A. Necessary and proper clause

B. Establishment clause

C. Supremacy clause

D. Emoluments clause

E. Commerce clause

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

A. To enhance the power of the federal government

B. To protect the rights of individuals

C. To define enumerated powers

D. To guarantee equal protection under the law

E. To list the concurrent powers of states

The necessary and proper clause is one of the most powerful clauses of the Constitution because it

A. vests all legislative power in Congress

B. is the basis for checks and balances

C. codifies the committee structure in the House

D. gives state governments power over the federal government

E. allows Congress to create laws required to carry out its enumerated powers

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