Question

Several events had to occur before the Bill of Rights could become law. Which of the following was NOT one of these events?

A. Congress had to pass legislation making it possible to amend the Constitution.
B. It had to be approved by two-thirds of the members of the House of Representatives.
C. It had to be approved by two-thirds of the members of the Senate.
D. It had to be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures.
E. The President had to sign it into law.

Answer 1

The correct answer is E, 'The President had to sign it into law', as the President's signature is not required for constitutional amendments to be ratified.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the events listed as part of the process for the Bill of Rights to become law, option E, 'The President had to sign it into law', was NOT one of these events. According to the amendment process, after being proposed by Congress, amendments to the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, must be approved by a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. They are then sent to the states for ratification, where at least three-fourths of the state legislatures must approve them. The President's signature is not a requirement for constitutional amendments to be ratified.

In summary, options A, B, C, and D are actual steps in the amendment process. Congress must pass legislation allowing for the amendment of the Constitution; the proposed amendment must gain a two-thirds majority approval in both the House and the Senate; and it must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures. The President's signature, however, is not part of this process.