Which of the following is the method most often used to start the process of amending the U.S. Constitution?
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Responses
An amendment is ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
An amendment is ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
An amendment initiative is presented by its sponsors to their state legislature.
An amendment initiative is presented by its sponsors to their state legislature.
An amendment is proposed by two-thirds of both the House and the Senate.
An amendment is proposed by two-thirds of both the House and the Senate.
An amendment petition is submitted to both Congress and all state legislatures.
An amendment is proposed by two-thirds of both the House and the Senate.
The method most often used to start the process of amending the U.S. Constitution is when an amendment is proposed by two-thirds of both the House and the Senate.
Why is it important for people to serve on juries when they are called upon to do so?
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Responses
Serving on a jury protects the rights of someone accused of a crime.
Serving on a jury protects the rights of someone accused of a crime.
Serving on a jury ensures that lawyers provide adequate counsel to all defendants.
Serving on a jury ensures that lawyers provide adequate counsel to all defendants.
Serving on a jury helps prevent a defendant from receiving a punishment considered cruel and unusual.
Serving on a jury helps prevent a defendant from receiving a punishment considered cruel and unusual.
Serving on a jury provides all Americans with an opportunity to fulfill at least one of their civic duties.
Serving on a jury provides all Americans with an opportunity to fulfill at least one of their civic duties.
Are you sure?
Apologies for the confusion. Upon review, the correct response would be: Serving on a jury protects the rights of someone accused of a crime.
do you have a Question?
Yes, I have a question. What is the significance of the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution?
It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual.
long answer
It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion. It sets rules for due process of law and reserves all powers not delegated to the Federal Government to the people or the States.