question archive Ratifying amendments is an example of a a
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Ratifying amendments is an example of a
a. concurrent power that is exclusive to the state governments.
b. concurrent power that is exclusive to national government.
c. reserved power that is exclusive to the state governments.
d. reserved power that is exclusive to national government.
The correct answer is c. reserved power that is exclusive to the state governments.
Ratifying amendments requires two thirds congressional majority and three fourths state majority (which is equivalent to 38 out of 50 states). Ratifying amendments can be lengthy; the Founding Fathers wanted a government that was structured and not easily altered unless there was a consensus to do so.