Differentiate between a procedural amendment and a substantive amendment to the Constitution.(1 point)

Question

Responses

the rules stating when the vice president takes over for the president and impeachment trials
the rules stating when the vice president takes over for the president and impeachment trials

women’s right to vote and ending slavery
women’s right to vote and ending slavery

moving inauguration from March to January and women’s right to vote
moving inauguration from March to January and women’s right to vote

no religious tests for civil service and the time and manner of elections

Answer 1

A procedural amendment to the Constitution typically involves changes to the processes or procedures of government, such as the rules governing elections, the terms of office, or the functioning of legislative bodies. In contrast, a substantive amendment addresses the rights or freedoms of individuals and fundamentally alters the legal framework regarding personal rights, civil liberties, or governmental powers.

Based on this distinction, the following pair from your responses demonstrates a procedural amendment and a substantive amendment:

• Moving inauguration from March to January (procedural) and women’s right to vote (substantive).

This response indicates a change in the procedure for government operations (the timing of presidential inauguration) versus a significant change in civil rights (granting women the right to vote).