Question

1. if you were researching constitutional amendments at the national archives, what facts might you find there? (select all that apply)

a. two - thirds of all states must approve an amendment.
b. once an amendment is approved, it becomes part of the constitution.
c. there have been 17 constitutional amendments approved by congress.
d. the first ten amendments guarantee specific rights to citizens.

Explanation:

• Option A: The correct process for amending the US Constitution requires either two - thirds of both houses of Congress to propose an amendment (or a convention called by two - thirds of state legislatures), and then three - fourths (not two - thirds) of state legislatures or state ratifying conventions to approve it. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: Once an amendment is properly ratified (approved), it becomes part of the United States Constitution. This is a fundamental fact about constitutional amendments. So B is correct.
• Option C: As of now, there have been 27 amendments to the US Constitution that have been ratified and become part of the Constitution. The number 17 is incorrect. So C is incorrect.
• Option D: The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights, and they do guarantee specific rights (such as freedom of speech, religion, etc.) to citizens. So D is correct.

Answer:

B. Once an amendment is approved, it becomes part of the Constitution.
D. The first ten amendments guarantee specific rights to citizens.