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How many amendments were proposed by special convention?
A total of 33 amendments were proposed during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, but only 27 have been ratified. Of these, 10 were ratified as the Bill of Rights shortly after the Constitution was adopted. Amendments can also be proposed by a special convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures, but this method has never been used in U.S. history.
How are new amendments ratified?
New amendments are ratified by the people as they are represented by their states. Three fourths of the states must ratify an amendment in order for it to take effect. No group or individual has any veto power over the ratification of an amendment by the states. Amendments can be initiated by the government, as have all the amendments ratified so far. Less known is the fact that the states themselves, according to the Constitution, can initiate amendments independent of government. In this case, the government's only involvement is to instruct the states whether they can ratify amendments through state legislatures, or by state conventions. There is no appeal when the states ratify an amendment. The only authority that can enact an amendment or repeal one is The People.
How many states were required to pass the constitution?
Nine States were required. They were ratified by state conventions and not the state legislatures.
Is it true that The Federalists proposed that the Constitution should be ratified by popularly elected conventions rather than the state legislatures?
maybe
When can the us constitutionj be changed?
The U.S. Constitution can be changed through a process called amendment, which can occur in two ways: either by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures. Following this, amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states. This process ensures that changes reflect a broad consensus across both federal and state levels.
In order to become part of the constitution amendments now usually have to be ratified by the state legislatures within..?
7 Years.
Formal amendments must be ratified by the state legislatures or conventions in how many states?
3/4th
How many of the amendments were ratified by the state legislatures and how many were ratified by conventions held in the states?
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.
How many how many amendments were ratified by the state legislatures and how many were ratified by conventions held in States?
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.
In order to become part of the constitution amendments now usually have to be ratified by the state legislatures within what time period?
The customary period now is 7 years.
How can amendments to the constitutions be ratified?
2/3 of each chamber of Congress must approve it, and then it must be ratified by the favorable votes of 3/4 of the state legislatures.
May Amendments to the US Constitution only be ratified by state legislatures?
Not clear on the specific question. State legislatures have to ratify amendments whether via an amendment approved by 2/3 of Congress and then 3/4 of the state legislatures or by Constitutional Convention which is made up of state legislature reps. Hope that answers your question.
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.
Can US Supreme Court justices ratify Amendments?
No. Constitutional Amendments begin in Congress or at the state level and are ratified by the state legislatures or special state conventions. The US Supreme Court has no role in the formal amendment process.
Amendments can be ratified passed by whom?
Amendments can be proposed and passed by a two-thirds vote of each house of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate), then must be ratified by at least three-fourths of the state legislatures. Optionally, two-thirds of the States may call a Constitutional Convention to propose an amendment, which must then be ratified by at least three-fourths of the state legislatures. The last Constitutional Convention in the United States was held in Philadelphia in 1787.
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.
By what two methods can amendments to the Constitution be proposed. Ratified?
Proposed: by Congress (any house) or by a National Convention assembled at the request of 2/3s of the states legislatures. Ratified: 2/3s of the state legislatures or by 2/3s of those National Conventions assembled at the request of the states.
