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Can a majority vote in congress change provisions of the constitution?
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∙ 14y ago
To change (amend) the US Constitution, one of two methods may be used (only one of the two ever has been).
The first, which has been used, is for a bill to pass both houses of the legislature, by a two-thirds majority in each. Once the bill has passed both houses, it goes on to the states. Three-fourths (3/4) of the states must then approve (ratify) the proposed amendment. Every amendment passed has used this method.
The other method allowed by the Constitution is for a Constitutional Convention to be called by two-thirds of the legislatures of the States, and for that Convention to propose one or more amendments. These amendments are then sent to the states to be approved by three-fourths of the legislatures or conventions. This method has never been used.
This applies to the Constitution of the US; states may have different methods for their own constitutions, which vary by state. Some states do allow amendments by initiatives (working to get a proposed amendment on a ballot, then voting on it, which would be a majority vote).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo- proposed amendments must be passed by a 2/3 majority in both houses of Congress. Then 3/4 of the states must ratify it before it is added to the constitution.
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∙ 14y agoI'm pretty sure that by a vote of two-thirds (majority) Congress may amend the U.S. Constitution.
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∙ 8y agoyes
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Can the Congress change provisions of the constitution of the US by a majority of votes?
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Who can change the Constitution?
What is ammending the constitution?
Ammending the Constitution means making a change in its provisions.
Did congress change the fourth amendment?
NOT possible, Congress can not "change," the Constitution! Only the "People." can vote to AMEND the Constitution.
How can changes be made to the Constitution?
First of all, a two thirds majority of each house of Congress must propose the amendment. Then, a three fourths majority of the states must ratify the amendment.
What refers to a limited change dealing with only one or a few provisions of a constitution?
Amendment.
Is the majority vote of the people sufficient enough to change the constitution?
No. The people have no direct way to change the US constitution.
How can congress change a veto?
A two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress will override a presidential veto.
A majority vote of the people is not sufficient to change the constitution?
when you find out tell me
Can the president of the US change the flag design?
The design of the flag is decided by a majority vote in both houses of Congress. If the president wanted it changed, he would have to convince a majority of the members of each house of Congress to change it.
Is it true that congress can change the constitution to create more powers and rights for itself?
true
How can the constitution be amended change?
By a vote of two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states
