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2/3 vote for the house and the senate, and 3/4 of all the state's governments or conventions vote. An amendment is the hardest thing to pass in the U.S. government.
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What role does a governor play in the amendment process?
In the case of state governments wanting to make an amendment to the state constitution, a governor has the ability to pass the amendment or veto the amendment. The amendment bill must first be passed in the state congress.
What amendment states The eighteenth amendment is repealed?
Yes, I would. End of Prohibition, 5 Dec 1933. Repeal was supported by the majority of Americans.
What percentage of the states must ratify a constitutional amendment for it to pass?
i think 17
Why did they pass the 21st amendment?
the 21st amendment passed because people love to have a good time and alchohaul is one of the keys to a good time
What take a vote by Congress to approve an amendment to the US Constitution?
The United States Constitution may have an amendment added through two different avenues. The first avenue, the better known avenue, is to introduce the proposed amendment to the houses of Congress where it needs to pass a vote with a two-thirds majority vote. The second avenue to add an amendment is through a special Constitutional Convention that is called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.
How many US senators to pass an amendment?
To pass an amendment in the United States, it requires a two-thirds majority of both houses of Congress. There are 100 senators in total, so at least 67 senators would need to vote in favor of the amendment for it to pass.
What did the south feared the antislavery states would do?
use their majority in Congress to pass a law/Constitutional amendment ending slavery
How can the Irish Constitution be amended?
Both houses of Parliament must pass the proposed amendment by a simple majority, with no minimum turnout required. The proposal is then put to public referendum which Irish citizens vote upon. If approved, the amendment is signed by the President who does not have the power to veto the amendment.
What ratio of states does it take to pass an amendment?
It takes a three-fourths ratio from the states to pass an amendment. Before an amendment goes to the states, it has to pass both house of legislature.
A proposed amendment passes Congress with a simple majority What happens next?
Taking the route you proposed, once Congress passes a proposed amendment, the amendment is subsequently proposed to State Legislatures. 3/4 of the State Legislatures must pass in order for the amendment to be added to the Constitution. --Charlie G.
The majority of states that did not ratify the equal rights amendment were located where?
The majority of states that did not ratify the Equal Rights Amendment were located in the Midwest.
Who helped pass the 1st amendment?
Anyone know who helped pass the 1st amendment?
Which amendment allowed congress to pass an income tax?
16th amendment
Why does the formal amendment process require such a high percentage of states and congress to pass an amendment?
The Amendment Process is intentionally difficult because Amendments are a form of law that is far stronger than an Act of Congress or a Judicial Decision. As a result, it should not be a decision that is made lightly or absent the majority of the American population.
What amendment did Congress pass in 1865 and what did the amendment do?
The amendment that Congress passed in 1865 was the Thirteenth amendment and it banned slavery in the United States.
When did the 15 amendment pass?
The fifteenth amendment was ratified on February 3, 1870.
When a state votes to ratify an amendment must the vote be majority or super-majority?
A simple majority of the state legislature suffices to ratify an amendment. However, 3/4 of the state legislatures must ratify it, in order to add it to the constitution.
