| A | B |
|---|
| Metaphor used to explain the history of the constitution | A house with renovations is still the same house |
| Why did the framers of the constitution develop methods to change it | They knew there would need to be changes in the future |
| what are changes to the constitution called | ammendments |
| What is the basic premise ( idea) of amending the Constitution | It should be difficult to change to avoid frivolous amendments |
| How can an amendment be proposed (suggested) | Vote in congress, and national convention |
| How can an amendment be ratified ( approved) | 3/4 of the 50 states, Voting in state legislatures, approval at special convention |
| What does repeal mean | reverse the law |
| Which amendment was repealed? | Prohibition of alcohol 18th |
| What was the repealed amendment (18th) concerning? | Prohibition |
| Which amendment repealed the 18th | 21st |
| How many amendments have been made to the constitution? | 27 |
| what are the three categories of the amendments? | 1. protection of freedoms 2. expanding rights ( voting) 3. extending government powers. |
| How long after the Constitution was ratified was the Billof Rights added | 2 years later |
| 13th amendment | banned lavery |
| 14th amendment | recognized blacks as citizens |
| 15th | gave black (men) the vote |
| 16th | authorized federal income tax |
| 17th | popular election of senators |
| 19th | gave women the vote |
| 27th | increase in congressional salaries cannot take effect until the next election |
