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State constitutions list the rules for the federal government.

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Study the table.
U.S. Constitution
Voting was limited to white, male property owners or taxpayers.
15th Amendment
"The right of citizens... to vote shall not be denied... on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
19th Amendment
"The right of citizens...to vote... shall not be denied...on account of gender"
24th Amendment
"The right of citizens...to vote...shall not be denied...by reason of failure to pay [taxes]."
26th Amendment
"The right of citizens... to vote... shall not be denied... on account of age."
Which statement is supported by these amendments?

U.S. Constitution	Voting was limited to white, male property owners or taxpayers.
15th Amendment	"The right of citizens... to vote shall not be denied... on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
19th Amendment	"The right of citizens...to vote... shall not be denied...on account of gender"
24th Amendment	"The right of citizens...to vote...shall not be denied...by reason of failure to pay [taxes]."
26th Amendment	"The right of citizens... to vote... shall not be denied... on account of age."

Senior citizens' voting rights are limited

Voting rights have increased over time

White males are no longer allowed to vote.

Any person in the world can vote in the U.S.

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Why was the Bill of Rights written?

to guarantee the rights of citizens

to expand the power of the states

to allow enslaved people to join the military

to declare independence from Great Britain

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Which government entity guarantees laws and amendments are constitutional?

states

Congress

the president

the Supreme Court

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Congress passes amendments to state constitutions.

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Explain why popular sovereignty is an important principle in the United States.

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What was an argument against ratifying the Constitution?

There was no way to change it.

It formed a simple government.

States had no authority under it.

It did not protect individual rights.

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How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

33

27

10

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Why did the Founders create a process to amend the Constitution?

to limit states’ rights

to avoid violent conflict

to give Congress more power

to weaken the federal government

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The Amendment Process- Week 2 Assessment

The Amendment Process- Week 2 Assessment

State constitutions list the rules for the federal government.

Why was the Bill of Rights written?

Which government entity guarantees laws and amendments are constitutional?

Congress passes amendments to state constitutions.

Explain why popular sovereignty is an important principle in the United States.

What was an argument against ratifying the Constitution?

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

Why did the Founders create a process to amend the Constitution?

Explain how citizens have the power to change the government.

State constitutions list the rules for the federal government.

Why was the Bill of Rights written?

Which government entity guarantees laws and amendments are constitutional?

Congress passes amendments to state constitutions.

Explain why popular sovereignty is an important principle in the United States.

What was an argument against ratifying the Constitution?

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

Why did the Founders create a process to amend the Constitution?

Explain how citizens have the power to change the government.