Ch. 3 Sec. 3 #2-5 pg. 81

5. Using a graphic organizer like the one below, describe at least one way Congress and the Supreme Court each have changed the Consititution.

Changes in the Constitution: By Congress - create taxes By Supreme Court - define impeachment powers

3. How can Congress make informal changes to the Constitution?

Congress can make informal changes to the Constitution by changes through law and changes through practices.

4. How have the four informal methods of amending the Constitution affected the executive branch?

The four informal methods of amending the Constitution has affected the executive branch by the way the President cannot make treaties without the Senate's consent.

2. What are two methods of ratifying amendments?

Two methods of ratifying amendments are a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate and two-thirds of the states petition, or appeal to, Congress to call a convention.