One way to amend the Constitution allows __________ of the states to request a national constitutional convention that can propose amendments that go into effect when approved by __________ of the states

A) two-thirds; three-fourths
B) three-fourths; two-thirds
C) two-thirds; all
D) three-fourths; all
E) all; three-fourths


A

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1. Men are more likely than women to see themselves as good candidates for political office, even when they have similar careers and experience. 2. Political parties play a major role in candidate recruitment to the U.S. House and Senate. 3. The residency requirement means that members of Congress must have been born in the state they represent. 4. Redistricting is a largely neutral, apolitical process that gives political parties little influence. 5. The laws around nominating candidates for congressional office vary widely among states.

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It is the _____ that ultimately controls making any changes to the Supreme Court's jurisdiction

a. president b. Supreme Court c. Congress d. states

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What country is most likely to challenge the United States for world dominance today?

a. Brazil b. China c. India d. Russia

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The effect of the Supreme Court decision in Buckley v. Valeo (1976) was that

a. limits on aggregate contributions from individuals was unconstitutional. b. reporting requirements and contribution limits were constitutional, but limits on spending violated the free speech protections of the First Amendment. c. Congress did not have the authority to establish campaign finance laws because elections were regulated by the states. d. corporations were entitled to the same free speech protections in the First Amendment as individuals.

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