5) In what ways can the states restrain the powers of Congress in
the amendment process?
-2/3 of the
states can request a nation convention
-If passed by congress, the states must
ratify amendments (3/4 majority)
6) How does the amendment process in the United
States Constitution demonstrate that the United States has a federal system of
government?
-There is an equal balance between national
and state government, necessary to amend the constitution.
-First from the national congress to the
state congress
-Congress has to propose something, the
states must ratify it
7) What is the connection between the
movement of the 1960s and the drive for the Equal Rights Amendment in the
1970s?
The 1960s were a time of civil unrest, where
the people wanted more power and equality. This time was better for the ERA
because there were more people to back it up.
8) Why do you think that Congress has
established deadlines for ratifying amendments?
So the states would have to eventually make
up their minds instead of dragging things out and never approving or
disapproving of the amendments.
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