Which of the following statements about the amendment process is true? (1 point)
It needs a unanimous consent from the states.
It is a decision made by a majority of Senators.
It is necessary to call for a new Constitutional convention.
Both the national government and the states are Which of the following was a case in which the Supreme Court claimed the power of judicial review?
OMarbury v. Madison
OMcCulloch v. Maryland
Jackson v. Jefferson
Marshall v. Adams
3. Why is the necessary and proper clause in the Constitution sometimes called the "elastic
clause"?
OIt stretched the power of the Supreme Court.
OIt can stretch the powers of Congress.
OIt is used to stretch the powers of the president.
Olt stretches the power of the states.
To answer the first question about the amendment process, we can eliminate the option stating that it needs unanimous consent from the states because it is not required for an amendment to be ratified. Regarding the next option, the amendment process is not a decision made by a majority of Senators. Instead, it involves both houses of Congress and the states. Finally, it is not necessary to call for a new Constitutional convention for an amendment to be proposed and ratified. Instead, the amendment process is initiated by either two-thirds of both houses of Congress or by a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures. Therefore, the correct answer is: "None of the provided statements is true."
Moving on to the second question about a case in which the Supreme Court claimed the power of judicial review, the correct answer is Marbury v. Madison. This landmark case, decided in 1803, established the principle of judicial review, which allows the Supreme Court to deem laws or actions unconstitutional. Therefore, the correct answer is: "Marbury v. Madison."
Lastly, let's address the third question regarding why the necessary and proper clause in the Constitution is sometimes called the "elastic clause." The necessary and proper clause, also known as the elastic clause, is found in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. It grants Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. It is called the "elastic clause" because it provides flexibility and allows Congress to interpret its powers broadly to meet the changing needs of the country. Therefore, the correct answer is: "It can stretch the powers of Congress."