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How many of the states must ratify any new amendment to the constitution?
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∙ 15y ago
two-thirds
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How many states are needed to ratify a constitutional amendment?
AnswerAccording to Article V of the US Constitution, 3/4 of the states are needed to ratify a Constitutional amendment. As there are currently 50 states, 38 states are needed to do this.
What was a problem for the Federalists in 1788?
C. Many states we’re not ready to ratify the constitution.
How many states are needed to make up 3 4ths majority that can ratify an amendment?
It currently requires 3/4ths or 38, not 34, states to ratify an amendment to the United States Constitution.
How many states were needed to ratify the constitution and why?
9 states were needed to ratify the Constitution
How many states must accept an amendment before it becomes law?
Three-fourths (38) of the states must ratify an amendment in order to add it to the Constitution.
How many states have to ratify?
An amendment to the US Constitution requires three-fourths of the states to ratify it before it becomes law. Three-fourths of 50 equals 38 (rounded up from 37.5).
How many state were requiered to ratify the constitution?
it took 9 states to ratify the Constitution
How many state legislatures need to ratify an amendment?
It takes at least 3/4 of the states to ratify an amendment. Since there are 50 states now, that means you would need at least 38 states for ratification.
How many states have to agree to anamendment?
In the Constitution it says that 3/4 of the States have to agree to ratify an amendment."....when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States..."
What was the problem for the Federalists in 1788?
C. Many states we’re not ready to ratify the constitution.
How many states had to ratify the constitution to make it official?
9 out of the 13 states/colonies had to ratify the Constitution to make it official.
How many years do the states have to ratify and amendment?
40
