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What is the first step in adding amendment to the US constitution?
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∙ 7y ago
The amendment process has two steps, proposal and ratification. Official proposals can be made by 2/3 of Congress or 2/3 of state legislatures (so Congress can be involved). Ratification occurs with a 3/4 vote of the state legislatures or a 3/4 vote of state conventions made up of delegates (not necessarily legislators) elected by the people.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoRaitification by the states.
After ratification by the 38th state, the Constitution IS amended, no further action by Congress, or the National Archivist is required to make the change official.
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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.
How many ways are outlined by the constitution for the amendment to be?
Amending the Constitution is a 2-step process, which includes the proposal, and the ratification. There are 2 ways an amendment can be proposed, either by Congress, or by the States.
What are the two step involved in the first method of amending the constitution?
The two steps are: 1. The house and senate pass the amendment with a 2/3 vote. 2. The amendment is then ratified by 3/4 of the states (currently would require 38).
When adding two fractions with unlike denominator's which of these steps is the first step?
The first step is to make the denominators the same.
What is the first step when adding decimals?
line up the demials
What are the step in adding disimilar fraction?
The first step is to find the lowest common denominator of the fractions.
Which amendment established that if a president became disabled that the vice president would step in?
Amendment 25 gives the process whereby the President can be temporarily replaced, either voluntarily or involuntarily.The original Constitution says that if the President dies, the VP will step in.
Do states have constitution?
Yes, all states in the US have a constitution. Writing a constitution is a first step in becoming a state.
What is the first step in the process of amending the Constitution of North Carolina?
The General Assembly proposes an act to amend the Constitution
What are the step involved in the third method of amending the constitution?
1. an amendment may be proposed be national convention. 2. then must be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures.
What is the first step when you are adding and subtracting decimals?
Write them one above the other with the decimal points aligned.
Which amendment established the tradition that if a president dies or step down the vice-president takes his place?
The body of the Constitution says that the Vice-president will fill a vacancy in the Presidency. The 25th Amendment allows for a disabled President to be replaced until he can function again.
