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What type of Constitutional amendment has been suggested to keep congress and the president from getting us deeper in debt?
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∙ 13y ago
An amendment requiring a balanced budget except in time of war was once strongly supported by the Republicans- they stopped talking about it after George W. Bush became president.
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∙ 13y ago
One type of Constitutional amendment that has been suggested is a balanced budget amendment. This would require the federal government to balance its budget, meaning that it could not spend more than it takes in from taxes and other revenues. The goal of such an amendment is to prevent excessive borrowing and reduce the accumulation of debt. However, the effectiveness and practicality of a balanced budget amendment have been the subject of debate.
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What is the period of time congress usually puts on the ratification of a constitutional amendment?
what period of time congress usually puts on the ratification of a constitutional amendment
Changed the method of electing the president changed the starting date for congress and the president which category does this Constitutional Amendment fall?
Structure of the Federal Government
Was a constitutional amendment necessary before congress could impose a tax on income?
No. A constitutional amendment was necessary before congress could impose a tax on property.
Which amendment give Congress the constitutional authority to levy income taxes?
Sixteenth Amendment (Amendment XVI)
How much of the congress has to pass a constitutional amendment?
two thirds
To propose a constitutional amendment Congress uses a what?
Public Bill
What do congress use to propose a constitutional amendment?
Joint Resolution
Can the president intoduce a constitutional amendment?
Article V of US constitution describes the method of introducing an amendment in the constitution. For an amendment to be instituted, it has to be approved by both houses of US Congress with a two third majority. An amendment approved in such a manner does not require President's approval and is directly sent to states for ratification.
What two assemblies can approve a constitutional amendment in a state?
THE HOUSE AND THE CONGRESS
Is the president the only person of the united states that can propose an amendment to the constitution?
No. Any citizen of the United States can propose a Constitutional Amendment, but it won't formally enter the process of amending the Constitution until either Congress or the State Legislatures take it up. That process doesn't include any input from the President at all. In fact, the President may share his opinion of a Constitutional Amendment, but he may not veto it or in any way interfere with the process. Furthermore, the Courts have no jurisdiction over the process of ratifying a Constitutional Amendment either. If you consider Congress and the State Legislatures to be representatives of the people's will, then only the People may formally ratify a Constitutional Amendment. This is best represented by the 18th and 21st Amendments and how the People decided to amend the Constitution and then decided to undo the same Amendment.
Is a constitutional amendment submitted to the president approval?
Article V of US Constitution describes the method of introducing an amendment in the constitution. For an amendment to be instituted, it has to be approved by both houses of US Congress with a two third majority. An amendment approved in such a manner does not require President's approval and is directly sent to states for ratification.
Which amendment sets dates for the terms of president, vice president, and Congress?
Twenty-second amendment A+
