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Is all 50 states ratifying the constitution today?
The first 13 states ratified the Constitution. As new states were added, they had to agree to be a part of the Constitution but did not ratify it.
How many states must ratify an amendement for it to become part of the constitution?
2/3 of both houses The above is incorrect. For an amendment to become part of the Constitution it must be ratified by 3/4th's of the States. With 50 states, this means 38 states must ratify and accept the amendment--this can take years and some amendments have never been ratified. It does take 2/3rd's of both houses of Congress to pass an amendment before it goes to the states to be ratified.
What type of state constitution do you think states would have today if there had not been a US Constitution first?
The colonies had constitutions that predate the US Constitution. My opinion is that States' constitutions would look somewhat like they do today, although there would be important differences also.
What portion of the state must approve a constitutional amendment in order to ratify it?
Article V of the US Constitution states that by a vote of two thirds of both houses of Congress an amendment may be proposed to the states for ratification.
What political philosophy do you see in the constitution?
The Federalist Papers were newspaper articles written to persuade colonial Americans to ratify the Constitution. What important role do they play today?
If three fourths of the states vote to amend the constitution how many states are needed?
Today, there are 50 states. 3/4 of 50 is 37.5, so we would need 38 states to approve an Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Why is the constitution important today?
the constitution is important because it provides a blueprint for government in the united states
How many amendments does your constitution have today?
The United States Constitution has 27 Amendments as of year 2010.
The Federalist Papers were newspaper articles written to persuade colonial Americans to ratify the Constitution. What important role do they play today?
they provide the legal language for our laws.
Does the United States have a strong central government today?
yes the constitution
How many states must approve of an amendment to make it legal?
If an amendment to the Constitution is submitted to the states, then three-fourths of all states must approve it. Today that would be 38 states. This action, if it occurred, would result in a Constitutional Convention in order to add the amendment. This process has never been used to add any amendment. The more usual process is the creation of a joint resolution of Congress, which is approved by two-thirds votes in both houses and forwarded to the National Archivist for inclusion in the Constitution.
How does the Constitution today differ from when it was formed?
The United States Constitution has been amended 27 times since it was originally accepted by the States. Otherwise it is unchanged.
