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| changes made to the Constitution |
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| They wanted a process to change the Constitution because they understood the country would need to change as they people and issues changed. |
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| Why did the Founding Fathers include a process to change the Constitution? |
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| The most common method is for Congress to create one and 3/4 of the states approve. |
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| What is the most common method to add amendments? |
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| 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? |
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| because it can be changed to fit the times and the people |
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| Why is the US Constitution referred to as a "living document?" |
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| 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? |
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| Which amendment gave women the right to vote? |
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| How many amendments have been made to the Constitution? |
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| 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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| 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| the 18th amendment was repealed by the 21st amendment |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| Which amendment is the only one to have been repealed?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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