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What can voters do in some states if they want to change their state constitution?
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By what process do voters propose an amendment to a state Constitution?
Go out and get 35 of the 50 states to agree with the future amendment
Who changed the us constitution?
The Constitution can only be changed when an amendment passed by congress is ratified by 2/3 of all the states in the union. For a state to ratify the change their legislature must pass the change in their state chamber. So the people who change the constitution are the folks you vote for every two to four years.
Which state was the fourth state to ratify the constitution?
Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788.
How many states were required to pass the constitution?
Nine States were required. They were ratified by state conventions and not the state legislatures.
In comparison to the US Constitution how difficult is it to amend State constitutions?
In comparison to the United States Constitution, how difficult is it to amend State constitutions
By what process do voters propose an amendment to a state Constitution?
Go out and get 35 of the 50 states to agree with the future amendment
What is the name for a ballot that asks voters if the state constitution should be changed?
A change to a constitution is called an "amendment."A ballot vote on a prospective law is called a referendum.
What is the name for a ballot question that asks voters if the state constitution should be?
A change to a constitution is called an "amendment."A ballot vote on a prospective law is called a referendum.
What is the process called for Missouri voters to directly make laws?
Many states have a process whereby voters can make direct decisions about laws or the state constitution by referendum. A referendum may be placed on the ballot during a by petition if enough voters request it by signing the petition.
In Missouri constitution who can ratify an amendment?
majority of the voters of the state in a popular election
One expressed power of the constitution is the power to?
Voters od each state
Do voters have to approve changes in the state constitution?
Often, yes--but not always. Direct voter ratification is provided for in the State Constitution of Florida, for instance.
What percent of a states voters had to swear allegiance for a state to reenter the union?
Only 10% of the states voters had to swear allegiance before the state was able to re-enter the Union.
What is a name of a ballot question that asks voters if the state constitution should be changed?
Amendment
What is initative petition?
A process permitted in some states where by voters may put proposed changes in the state constitution to a vote it sufficient signatures are obtained on petitions calling for such a referendum.
What state is a constitution state?
Connecticut!
What is the term for a ballot question that if approved will change the state constitution?
state constitutional amendment in some states it can be either legislative or initiative
