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the constitutional convention (the states)
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What did the framers originally from the congress?
to amend the articles of the constitution
Where did the congress derive its power to amend the constitution?
Both houses, the House of Representatives and the Senate, had 2/3's vote.
Did congress change the fourth amendment?
NOT possible, Congress can not "change," the Constitution! Only the "People." can vote to AMEND the Constitution.
What court cases caused the Supreme Court to decide to amend the constitution?
The Supreme Court does not have the power to amend the Constitution. Only the process of constitutional amendment outlined in Article V of the Constitution can be used to amend the Constitution. The Court's role is to interpret the Constitution and its amendments, not to amend them.
Why did the radical republicans in congress think it was necessary to amend the constitution?
to limit power of the southern states to extend civil rights to freedmen to provide freedmen with political power
An informal amendment can be established by?
An informal amendment can be established by Congress via legislative actions and the President also has the power to amend through a clause in the Constitution.
What is the most common way to amend the state constitution?
The most common way to amend a state constitution is by having Congress propose a new amendment to be voted on in the next election.
Congress may informally amend the constitution by passing laws that?
expand the breif provisions of the constitution
What are some examples of non legislative powers of congress?
- the power to choose the president - the removal power - the confirmation power - ratification power - amendment power Congress has the power to try and impeach a president by vote.
Does Congress have the expressed power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Congress cannot declare laws unconstitutional. The Judiciary Branch may declare a law unconstitutional only if it conflicts with some provision of the State or Federal Constitution. The Supreme Court can rule a law to be unconstitutional, but Congress, along with the States, can only amend the Constitution.
Why didn't congress amend the Article so it could impose a tariff?
so the Constitution Can Be free from the War
Why didnt congress amend articles?
Articles of the Constitution are only amended, they are not removed. All of the original articles are still in the Constitution with the added amendments.
