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3. Explain the formal process of amending the Constitution. What has been the most common method for
adding an amendment to the constitution?
Article V creates a two-stage process for amending the Constitution: proposal and ratification.
An amendment can be ratified by a favorable vote in three-fourths of all state legislatures or by such a
vote in specially called ratifying conventions called in three-fourths of the states.
The most common way is: Congress proposes, State legislatures ratify
4. Identify the 5 ways the constitution can be changed other than by formal amendment.
Informal way:
By judicial interpretation (in Marbury v. Madison-1803- the Supreme Court declared that the federal
courts had the power to nullify actions of the national government if found to be in conflict with the
Constitution
Tradition/custom.
2. In what 3 ways does the Constitution deny powers to the national government? Give one example for each.
First, the powers to levy duties on exports; to prohibit freedom of religion; speech, press, or assembly; to
conduct illegal searches or seizures; and to deny to any person accused of a crime a speedy and public trial
or a trial by jury. Second, the powers to create a public school system for the nation, to enact uniform
marriage and divorce laws, and to set up units of local government. Third, power to take action that would
threaten the existence of the federal system.
3. What is the role of the Supreme Court in the federal system?
One of its chief duties is to apply the Supremacy Clause to the conflicts that the dual system of government
inevitably produces.
4. According to the Constitution, what are the National Governments obligations to the States?
Republican Form of Government, Invasion and Internal Disorder, and, Respect for Territorial Integrity.