Which of the following are procedures by which the U.S. Constitution can be formally changed? Select all that apply. (3 points)

Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.

A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and Congress ratifies the amendment by a two-thirds vote.

Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and a state convention ratifies the amendment by a three-fourths vote.

A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.

1. Which of the following amendments was proposed but not ratified? (1 point)
   

an amendment prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcohol

an amendment guaranteeing the right to vote for those 18 years or older

an amendment abolishing poll taxes that were required for voting

an amendment specifically granting equal rights to women

1. Which of the following is an example of an informal change to the Constitution by legislative action? (1 point)
   

executive agreement

party nominating convention

creation of a federal court system

reversal of a Supreme Court ruling

1. Which of the following methods of informal change has most impacted the Electoral College? (1 point)
   

legislation

customs

political parties

judicial action

1. Why was an amendment process included in the U.S. Constitution? (1 point)
   

to preserve popular sovereignty and limited government

to allow for the changing needs of society

to check the power of the executive branch

to ensure domestic tranquility among the states