In addition to the formal amendment process what are four ways the constitution can be informally ammended?

Answer 1

What is the informal amending process to the Constitution?There are two main ways that the interpretation of the Constitution changes, and hence its meaning. The first is simply that circumstances can change. One prime example is the extension of the vote. In the times of the Constitutional Convention, the vote was often granted only to monied land holders. Over time, this changed and the vote was extended to more and more groups. Finally, the vote was extended to all males, then all persons 21 and older, and then to all persons 18 and older. The informal status quo became law, a part of the Constitution, because that was the direction the culture was headed. Another example is the political process that has evolved in the United States: political parties, and their trappings (such as primaries and conventions) are not mentioned or contemplated in the Constitution, but they are fundamental to our political system.

Answer 2

a. First Method -- Amendment is proposed by Congress by a two-thirds vote in both houses, then ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures (38 of 50)(27 adopted). b. Second Method -- Amendment is proposed by Congress by a two-thirds vote in both houses, then ratified by special conventions in three-fourths of the States (38 of 50)(Only repeal of prohibition, i.e., 21st Amendment adopted in this fashion). c. Third Method -- Amendment is proposed at a national convention when requested by two-thirds of the State legislatures (34 of 50), then ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures (38 of 50). d. Fourth Method -- Amendment is proposed at a national convention called by Congress when requested by two-thirds of the State legislatures (34 of 50), then ratified by special conventions held in three-fourths of the States (38 of 50).
To formally amend the constitution means that a government is using the right means to add some laws to the current constitution using the best ways, for example, the legislative arm of the government.

Answer 3

There is no "informal" way to add an amendment to the Constitution. An amendment must be proposed by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures. The Constitution itself can be "interpreted" by the courts, Congress, or the Executive, and has over the history of the nation. That is one of the reasons the Constitution has lasted and changed with the times.

Answer 4

There is no informal LEGAL method to ammend the Constitution of the United States. Article V states: The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; provided that no amendment which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth section of the first article; and that no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate.

Answer 5

This highly important process of informal amendment has taken place ~ and continues to occur ~ in five basic ways: through (1) the passing of basic legislation by Congress; (2) actions taken by the president; (3) key decisions of the Supreme Court; (4) the activities of political parties; and (5) custom.

Answer 6

1.basic legislation (judiciary act,patriot act)

2.executive action (executive order 9066)

3.cout decisions

4.party practices

5.customs

Answer 7

1. Basic Legislation

2. Executive Action

3. Court Decisions

4. Party Practice

5. Custom