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Who has the power to propose amendments to the constitution of the US?
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∙ 8y ago
Congress can propose amendments by a 2/3 vote of members present (in a quorum), and this is the way amendments have so far been presented. The states decide individually on ratification, with a 3/4 vote of state legislatures or state conventions required for adoption.
However, Article 5 of the Constitution also allows the states to propose amendments, forming a national convention by the vote of at least 2/3 of the state legislatures of the country. This method has been suggested but never used.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 11y agoPretty much anyone can if its backed up constitutionally. As an individual you chave to have certain amount of signatures and someone to support it whose big then the Senate and House vote on it but it has to be 2/3 vote then the president either he or she proposed it or ratifies it therefore becoming an amendment but its an extremely difficult thing to do.
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What puts explicit limits on the power of the federal government?
The US Constitution and its Amendments
Who has the power to Propose constitutional amendment?
Either Congress or a constitutional convention have the power to do propose amendments to the US Constitution under Article V of the Constitution. Congress may proposes a specific amendment for ratification by votes of two thirds of both houses of Congress. Congress may also convene a constitutional convention, on application of the legislatures of two thirds of the states, in order for the convention to prepare and propose specific amendments for ratification. This method has not yet been used.
What is the Bill of Rights to the US Constitution?
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
How many total amendments are there to date?
There are 27 Amendments in the US Constitution.
How many amendment's are there to the constitution?
27 amendments.
What must be added to change the constitution?
The US Constitution is changed by adding amendments, as explained in article V of the Constitution.
Who has the power to purpose amendments to the constitution of the US?
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Who has the power to propose amendments of the constitution of the US?
Congress can propose amendments by a 2/3 vote of members present (in a quorum), and this is the way amendments have so far been presented. The states decide individually on ratification, with a 3/4 vote of state legislatures or state conventions required for adoption. However, Article 5 of the Constitution also allows the states to propose amendments, forming a national convention by the vote of at least 2/3 of the state legislatures of the country. This method has been suggested but never used.
What puts explicit limits on the power of the federal government?
The US Constitution and its Amendments
How many amendments do the US have?
The United States has 27 amendments to its Constitution.
What did John Quincy Adams change in the US Constitution?
The President can not change the US Constitution. He can not propose amendments not does he approve or disprove proposals for amendments. (He could come out for or against a proposed amendment, but it would only be an opinion.) Not amendment were ratified or proposed by Congress while Adams was in office.
How many words are in the US Constitution with 27 amendments?
Including the 27 amendments, there are 7652 words in the US Constitution.
Which part of The US Constitution states the propose The US Constitution?
the preamble
What is the source of power of the federal courts?
The body of federal laws enacted by the US Congress, and Article III of the Constitution.
Who has the power to Propose constitutional amendment?
Either Congress or a constitutional convention have the power to do propose amendments to the US Constitution under Article V of the Constitution. Congress may proposes a specific amendment for ratification by votes of two thirds of both houses of Congress. Congress may also convene a constitutional convention, on application of the legislatures of two thirds of the states, in order for the convention to prepare and propose specific amendments for ratification. This method has not yet been used.
What is the Bill of Rights to the US Constitution?
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
There have been 32 amendments added to the US Constitution?
False. As of January 2015, there have been 33 amendments added to the US Constitution.
