USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A member of the House of Representatives proposes a Constitutional amendment that would force the president and Congress to balance the budget every year.Which of the following accurately describes the amendment process?
A
The bill must pass both the House and the Senate with a two-thirds majority
B
The bill must pass the House and the Senate with a two-thirds majority and be approved by the Supreme Court
C
The bill must pass both the House and the Senate with a simple majority
D
The bill must pass both the House and the Senate with a three-fourths majority
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In its simplest form, a balanced budget amendment would add a budget rule to the Constitution that would require federal spending not to exceed federal receipts. The amendment would make it unconstitutional for the federal government to run annual budget deficits.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement correctly describes an important way that the process of amending the U.S. Constitution is different from the process of creating federal laws? only one government is involved in the amendment process.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.

Detailed explanation-4: -The House has several powers assigned exclusively to it, including the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie.

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