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What two assemblies can approve a constitutional amendment in a state?

THE HOUSE AND THE CONGRESS


Who was the president when the 13th amendment was passed?

Abraham Lincoln was president when the 13th amendment was introduced, but Andrew Johnson was president in 1866 (he was sworn in following Lincoln's death in April of 1865). The amendment was actually ratified on December 6, 1865.


What president urged Congress to pass the Women's Suffrage Amendment?

The proposed amendment was passed by Congress while Woodrow Wilson was President. I don't think Wilson pushed for it much.


What is the only constitutional function of the vice president?

they are the ceremonial head of the senate, they break ties in the senate voting. because of the 12th amendment they also preside over congress when they count the votes of the electoral college


How does a Constitutional Amendment that has passed Congress become a law?

For a bill to become a law, it must first be passed by both houses of congress, and then signed by the president (the procedure is different in other countries, but let's discuss how it's done in the USA). But for an amendment to be added to the constitution, there is one extra (and very difficult) step. After the proposed amendment passes both houses of congress, it must then be ratified by 3/4 of the states. If this does not occur, it dies and does not become an amendment. For example, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed by congress, but it did not gain approval of 3/4 of the states, so it never became a law.

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Under which category does this Constitutional Amendment fall gave Congress the power to levy an income tax?

Power of the Federal Government


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


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 percentage of the Congress needs to approve a constitutional amendment in order for it to be passed?

In order for a constitutional amendment to be passed, it needs to be approved by two-thirds (66.67) of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in Congress.


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.


Which amendment sets dates for the terms of president, vice president, and Congress?

Twenty-second amendment A+