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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.

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Why is it important that the constitutional provided for amendment?

it was important because they they gave you allot of freedom. They had to ratify the constitution or they had to approve and vote on it.


What is it called to approve an amendment?

ratify


What fraction of states must approve a proposed amendment?

you need 2/3 of a fraction for a Constitutional Amendment


What fraction is ratify a Constutional Amendment?

you need 3/4 of a fraction to be used to ratify a Constitutional Amendment


If you were a member of a state legislature what would you need to do to get an amendment ratified?

Three-fourths of the states must ratify (approve) an amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution.


How many ways are there to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment?

four.


How many ways can you propose and ratify a constitutional amendment?

19


Is ratify a verb?

Yes. It means "to approve or endorse."Treaties and constitutional amendments are ratified.


Can the President introduse ratify or veto a constitutional amendment?

No - the president has no official role in the 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.


What fraction is required from all the states in order to ratify an amendment?

To ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, three-fourths of the state legislatures, or three-fourths of the state conventions, must approve it. This equates to 38 out of the 50 states. This requirement ensures a broad consensus across the country for any constitutional changes.


What fraction of states must ratify approveany amendment to the constitution?

To ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, three-fourths of the states must approve it. This means that 38 out of 50 states are required for ratification. The process ensures a significant consensus among the states before any constitutional change can take place.