Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution . . . which . . . 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.3Which statement best reflects the purpose of the passage?A.The Constitution can be changed if those changes have widespread support in Congress and the states.B.The Constitution cannot be changed, but the states can call for a new constitution to be written.C.Amending the Constitution is a simple process that should be considered often.D.Congress and the states can work to amend the Constitution, but all citizens have the right to vote directly to pass amendments.

What are the three ways the Constitution can be amended?amendment proposed by special convention, called for by two-thirds of state legislatures, and ratified by three-fourths of state legislaturesamendment proposed by special convention, called for by three-fourths of state legislatures, and ratified by two-thirds of state legislaturesamendment proposed by two-thirds of both houses and ratified by three-fourths of the statesamendment proposed by three-fourths of both houses and ratified by two-thirds of the statesamendment ratified by special conventions in one-half of the statesamendment ratified by special conventions in three-fourths of the statesNEXT QUESTION ASK FOR HELP

What are the three ways the Constitution can be amended?

Which passage from the Article best supports the notion that the writers of the Constitution understood that they could not foresee the issues that Congress might need to address in the future?A.While the House and Senate share some responsibilities, each chamber also has its own exclusive powers.B.Congress isn't limited to those listed duties, as the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution states that Congress can make any other laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the enumerated powers.C.The Constitution also delineates the powers Congress has—called enumerated, expressed, or listed powers—that the other branches and the individual states do not have, including the ability to collect taxes, pay debts, borrow money, and regulate commerce (trade) between the states and with other countries.D.Congress is meant to represent the will of the people, but that doesn't necessarily mean that members of Congress consistently act in the interests of the people they represent.

draft  3 possible amendments and revisions in the Constitution.

The writers of the Constitution included an amendment process primarily to:A.ensure that states would have limited power in the future.B.allow future generations to adapt the Constitution to the needs of the time.C.make sure the federal government would remain weak in the future.D.clarify the division of power among the branches of government.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS