What 2 steps are required for amending the constitution?

Answer 1

There are two ways to propose and ratify amendments to the Constitution. To propose amendments two thirds of both houses of congress can vote to propose an amendment, and two thirds of the state legislatures can ask congress to call a national convention to propose amendments.

Answer 2

The first step to amend the Constitution calls for a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of Congress, as well as two-thirds of the all state legislatures. In order to ratify, three-fourths of all state legislatures must ratify or three-fourths must approve via Ratifying Conventions.

Answer 3

Article V of the U.S. Constitution allows amendments to be proposed by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures. This is a very uncommon method and has not been used for any of the present amendments.

Answer 4

In order for an Amendment to be passed and become part of the Constitution, it must be proposed and ratified in Congress.

Added: Not to mention being ratified by the legislatures of two/thirds of the state legislatures.

Answer 5

Once an amendment is proposed, it must be ratified then it becomes laws.

Answer 6

Must be ratified by three fourths of Senate and two thirds of the states before it goes into effect

Answer 7

Amending the Constitution requires proposal and ratification

Answer 8

Proposal and Ratification