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An amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be proposed without involving the legislature through a convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures, as outlined in Article V of the Constitution. Once proposed, the amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states. This process allows for direct state involvement in constitutional amendments, bypassing Congress. However, this method has never been used in U.S. history.
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How do add to the constitution?
By amendment.
When did Texas add the balanced budget amendment to its state Constitution?
Texas added the balanced budget amendment to its state Constitution in 1972. This amendment requires the state legislature to adopt a budget that does not exceed the estimated revenue for the upcoming biennium, ensuring that the state operates within its financial means.
When a state votes to ratify an amendment must the vote be majority or super-majority?
A simple majority of the state legislature suffices to ratify an amendment. However, 3/4 of the state legislatures must ratify it, in order to add it to the constitution.
Missouri voters have the right to make new law or add an amendment to the Constitution by?
Missouri voters have the right to make a new law or add an amendment to the constitution by (who are what)
What does amendment mean in plain language?
Amendment = We feel like changing the law but can't alter the prexisting constitution. Thus we just add to it.
What did the framers add to the US Constitution that show the importance a placed on a free press?
The 1st Amendment
What did the framers add to the us Constitution that showed the importance places on the free press?
The 1st Amendment
What did the frames add to the US Constitution that showed the importance they placed on a free press?
1st Amendment
Do you want to support proposed amendment to add section 5.1 to article XIII od the Illinois Constitution?
no
What is the need for a constitution to be rigid?
A constitution of any nation must be a rigid framework for government. Without it anyone with a hair brain idea can change it. The amendment process makes sure things can change, but they have to be discussed, analyzed, voted on, and finally added. This is why there are only 26 amendments in the constitution today. I can not imagine what the most recent Congress would add to the constitution without the rigid process.
How many states must accept an amendment before it becomes law?
Three-fourths (38) of the states must ratify an amendment in order to add it to the Constitution.
What did the Framers add to the U.S. Constitution that showed the importance they placed on a free press?
What did the Framers add to the U.S. Constitution that showed the importance they placed on a free press?
