Balanced budget amendments have been adopted in many states. Despite attempts, however, efforts to adopt a similar amendment at the national level have been unsuccessful.
If you were counseling a supporter of the balanced budget amendment, what is the primary route you would recommend he or she take to get the Constitution amended?
a. Proposal by the president during the State of the Union
b. Proposal by convention of states; ratification by state conventions
c. Proposal by convention of states; ratification by state legislatures
d. Proposal by Congress; ratification by state conventions
e. Proposal by Congress; ratification by state legislatures
Question 2
Which is not a requirement of democracy in the modern world?
a. That citizens have the right to vote
b. That there be regular elections
c. That choices be freely made
d. That citizens must participate in elections
e. That elections be organized
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