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What is the difference between a constitutional amendment and a congress passed act?
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∙ 13y ago
a. A constitutional amendment requires a 2/3 vote in both houses. It also requires to be ratified by ¾ of the state legislatures.
b. A law requires a majority vote in both houses.
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