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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.
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 is the first step when adding decimals?
line up the demials
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 are the step in adding disimilar fraction?
The first step is to find the lowest common denominator of the fractions.
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 was provided for by the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution?
The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote. It prohibits any U.S. citizen from being denied the right to vote on the basis of sex, thereby enfranchising women and marking a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement. This amendment was a crucial step toward achieving gender equality in the electoral process.
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.
