The Constitution can be amended by:

A. A two-thirds vote of each house of Congress and three-fourths of the state legislatures.

B. A national referendum.

C. A majority of the Supreme Court and Congress, with the president’s signature.

D. A three-fourths vote of state legislatures and the president’s signature.

Some might suggest that the Constitution favoured placing power in the hands of economic elites. Which of the following does NOT fit this argument?

A. The Electoral College

B. The election of senators

C. The Tenth Amendment

D. The presidential veto

The __________ supported strong state governments because they believed that states would be close to the popular will.

A. Federalists

B. Anti-Federalists

C. People

D. Opposing parties

The Twenty-seventh Amendment:

A. Lowered the voting age to 18.

B. Reinforced the due-process clause.

C. Specifies parameters for congressional pay raises.

D. Liberalizes illegal searches and seizures.