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Why were special conventions and state legislatures called upon to ratify the constitution?
Because the Framers of the Constitution feared the legislatures would never approve a document that reduced their powers.
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Why were special conventions and not state legislatures called upon to ratify the Constitution?
Because the Framers of the Constitution feared the legislatures would never approve a document that reduced their powers.
Why were special conventions and not state legislatures called upon the ratify the constitution?
Because the Framers of the Constitution feared the legislatures would never approve a document that reduced their powers.
Instead of proposing ratification by the state legislatures the federalist proposal called for ratification of the constitution by what?
popularly elected conventions
Instead of proposing ratification by the state legislatures the federalists proposal called for ratification of the constitution by what?
The Federalists suggested that popularly elected conventions ratify the Constitution rather than having it done by state legislatures. The U.S. Constitution was ratified on June 21, 1788.
The federalist proposal called for ratification of the constitution by what?
at least nine states out of the thirteen ratified the document.
Has any amendment ever been ratified by convention in the states?
No, as of now, no constitutional amendment has been ratified by a convention called for by the states. All amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been ratified either by state legislatures or by state conventions specifically called for that purpose. The process of state conventions for ratification remains untested, and the only instances of such conventions have occurred during the initial drafting of the Constitution itself.
Besides the legislatures of states who else may ratify constitutional amendments?
A proposed amendment must be ratified by 3/4 of the individual states.Only the 21st Amendment was ratified by special state conventions called for the purpose, the second method allowed by Article V of the US Constitution.
The Constitution can not be amended without the approval of 34 of the state legislatures?
Actually, the U.S. Constitution can be amended through two main processes, one of which requires the approval of 34 state legislatures. Specifically, an amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress or by a convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures. Once proposed, an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths (38 out of 50) of the state legislatures or conventions in the states.
How can amendments be proposed and ratified in the United States Constitution?
Amendments to the United States Constitution can be proposed by either a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or by a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures. Once proposed, amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of states to become part of the Constitution.
How are amendments proposed and ratified in the United States Constitution?
Amendments to the United States Constitution can be proposed by either a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or by a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures. Once proposed, an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of states to become part of the Constitution.
An amendment is finally ratified by congress?
No. Three-fourths of the state legislatures or state conventions called for that purpose.
In what two areas can the constitution be amended?
The Constitution can be amended in two primary areas: through Congress or a constitutional convention. Congress can propose an amendment with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Alternatively, a constitutional convention can be called by two-thirds of state legislatures, where amendments can be proposed. Both methods require ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures or conventions to become effective.
