Article III: The Courts

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. Once an amendment has been proposed to Congress, at least of Congress must vote to approve it before it can move on. If the amendment wins the approval of Congress, it goes to the.

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Selection 1: two-thirds; Selection 2: states

Question 2

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statement. Once a proposed amendment goes to the states, at least of the states must approve it for it to .

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Selection 1: three-fourths; Selection 2: become a part of the law

Question 3

This amendment ensures voting rights for

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both men and women.

Question 4

In one paragraph, summarize the Sixteenth Amendment and describe the change it creates.

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The Sixteenth Amendment, ratified in 1913, gives Congress the power to collect a federal income tax from individuals and businesses without having to apportion the tax among the states according to population. This amendment changed the Constitution by making a national income tax legally permitted and providing the federal government with an important source of revenue.

Question 5

Which of these ideas did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

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a brief summary of the main idea of the amendment

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