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The U.S. should ratify the Basel Convention to enhance its commitment to global environmental standards and better manage hazardous waste. By joining this treaty, the U.S. can strengthen international cooperation in waste management and promote sustainable practices. Ratification would also align U.S. policies with global efforts to reduce pollution and protect public health. Additionally, it would improve accountability in the transboundary movement of hazardous waste, ensuring that it is treated and disposed of responsibly.
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Is it true a national convention may ratify an amendment to the US Constitution?
NO i think
What happened at the Virginia ratifying convention?
At the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 168 delegates from Virginia met to either reject or ratify the US Constitution. At the end of the convention, the delegates agreed to ratify the Constitution.
Must all states ratify a US Constitutional convention?
No, not all states must ratify a U.S. Constitutional convention. Article V of the Constitution allows for a convention to be called by two-thirds of the state legislatures, but once a convention is convened and proposes amendments, only three-fourths of the states (currently 38 out of 50) must ratify any proposed amendments for them to become part of the Constitution. Thus, while a significant number of states is required to initiate a convention, ratification can occur with a smaller subset of states.
Who can amend the constitution of the us?
2/3rd of each house propose an amendment, then the states, either by convention or legislature, ratify it. This requires 3/4 of states
What are two ways to ratify an amendment to the constitution?
An amendment is an addition, deletion of modification of the contents of the U.S. Constitution. It can be ratified through a majority vote of two-thirds in both legislature houses, and by a constitutional convention.
Was the US one of the first to ratify the law of the sea?
The US has not yet ratified the Law of the Sea Convention. The US signed the 1994 Agreement on Implementation of the Convention and submitted both the Convention and the Agreement to the Senate in the fall of 1994. The convention and agreement were approved by the Foreign Relations Committee in 2004 and again in 2007, but did not receive time on the floor for a vote by the full senate. It has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee again for consideration in 2012.
What were the last three states to ratify the constitutional convention of 1787?
The last three states to ratify the US Constitution drafted at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. NY ratified on July 26, 1788 North Carolina ratified on Nov. 21, 1789, and Rhode Island ratified on May 29, 1790
What city was the first to ratify the US Constitution?
Cities did not ratify the US Constitution only States. Delaware was the first.
In what place was Georgia in to ratify the US Constitution?
Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the u.s constitution
What year did The US Constitution ratify The US Constitution?
1776
What became the second US state to ratify the US Constitution?
The second state to ratify the US Constitution was Pennsylvania. The date of ratification was December 12, 1787. Thus it was the 2nd US State.
What is the US Constitution's Bill of Rights?
The US Constitution's Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the Constitution that outlines the protections of the US states and the US population as a whole. James Madison created the Bill of Rights and it persuaded the Constitutional Convention to ratify this document that specifies the rights of the people and the duties of the federal government.
