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What two assemblies can approve a constitutional amendment in a state?
THE HOUSE AND THE CONGRESS
Three-fourths of the states must approve an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution What two assemblies can approve a constitutional amendment in a state?
The first is the states legislative body can approve the amendment. The other is the states consititutional convention delegates are authorized to approve the amendment. The full details can be found in Article Five.
Has no constitutional amendment ever been approved by constitutional convention Answer?
If you mean state conventions, then no, the 18th amendment was passed by these conventions, enacted Prohibition. However, a national convention has never been convened to approve an amendment.
What fraction of states must approve a proposed amendment?
you need 2/3 of a fraction for a Constitutional Amendment
What vote of the states is needed to approve an amendment.?
To approve a constitutional amendment, it requires the approval of at least three-fourths of the state legislatures or state conventions. This typically means that 38 out of the 50 states must vote in favor of the amendment. This high threshold ensures that amendments reflect a broad consensus across the country.
Which Constitutional Amendment is known as the State's Rights amendment?
The 10th amendment.
What power is exercised when the state legislatures or national conventions vote for or against a constitutional amendment?
When state legislatures or national conventions vote for or against a constitutional amendment, they exercise the power of ratification. This process allows them to either approve or reject proposed amendments to the Constitution, as outlined in Article V. Ratification reflects the states' role in shaping constitutional law and ensuring that proposed changes have widespread support across the nation. This power is crucial for maintaining the balance between federal and state authority in the constitutional amendment process.
Who can ratify or approve constitutional amendment?
Constitutional amendments in the United States can be ratified by either three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states. This process is outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The choice between the two methods is determined by Congress when proposing the amendment.
Which Constitutional amendment extended to the states the restriction that a state cannot deny an individual his constitutional rights?
14th amendment
The first southern state to approve 14th amendment?
Tennessee
Can a new state be created without a constitutional amendment?
No
In what two way can amendment be ratified?
1. an amendment is official when three-fourths of the state legislatures approve it. 2. when special conventions in three-fourths of the states approve it.
