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The amendment process has two steps, proposal and ratification. Official proposals can be made by 2/3 of Congress or 2/3 of state legislatures (so Congress can be involved). Ratification occurs with a 3/4 vote of the state legislatures or a 3/4 vote of state conventions made up of delegates (not necessarily legislators) elected by the people.
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How can changes be made to the Constitution?
First of all, a two thirds majority of each house of Congress must propose the amendment. Then, a three fourths majority of the states must ratify the amendment.
How many ways are outlined by the constitution for the amendment to be?
Amending the Constitution is a 2-step process, which includes the proposal, and the ratification. There are 2 ways an amendment can be proposed, either by Congress, or by the States.
What are the two step involved in the first method of amending the constitution?
The two steps are: 1. The house and senate pass the amendment with a 2/3 vote. 2. The amendment is then ratified by 3/4 of the states (currently would require 38).
When adding two fractions with unlike denominator's which of these steps is the first step?
The first step is to make the denominators the same.
What is the first step when adding decimals?
line up the demials
Which amendment established that if a president became disabled that the vice president would step in?
Amendment 25 gives the process whereby the President can be temporarily replaced, either voluntarily or involuntarily.The original Constitution says that if the President dies, the VP will step in.
What are the step in adding disimilar fraction?
The first step is to find the lowest common denominator of the fractions.
Do states have constitution?
Yes, all states in the US have a constitution. Writing a constitution is a first step in becoming a state.
What is the 33rd amendment?
The 33rd Amendment (1950) to the United States Constitution served to limit the American presidency to two terms. This came in large response to Franklin Delano Roosevelt unprecedented time in office. It was premised on the fear of preventing a dictatorial presidency that could in theory never step down.
What is the first step in the process of amending the Constitution of North Carolina?
The General Assembly proposes an act to amend the Constitution
What are the step involved in the third method of amending the constitution?
1. an amendment may be proposed be national convention. 2. then must be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures.
Which amendment established the tradition that if a president dies or step down the vice-president takes his place?
The body of the Constitution says that the Vice-president will fill a vacancy in the Presidency. The 25th Amendment allows for a disabled President to be replaced until he can function again.
