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The timeline below is about a constitutional amendment.

1923: The Equal Rights Amendment

is introduced in Congress.

1972: The Equal Rights Amendment

is voted on by Congress with a seven

year deadline.

1977: The Equal Rights Amendment

is ratified by 35 states.

1978: The Equal Rights Amendment

deadline is extended to 1982.

1982: The Equal Rights Amendment

fails.

Why did this amendment fail?

A. • It was not ratified by the Senate.

B. It was not ratified by 38 states.

C. • It was not ratified by 50 states.

D. It was not ratified by the president.

Answer

B. It was not ratified by 38 states.

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The Equal Rights Amendment failed because it was not ratified by the required number of states. The Constitution requires that an amendment must be ratified by three-four...