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Constitutional amendments must be ratified by the votes of 3/4 of the State Legislatures. There is no requirement for a plebiscite, or vote of the people. Each State Legislature can, if it chooses, base its decision on a popular vote, but I'm not aware that any do.

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Can the president veto ratify or introduce a constitutional amendment?

Not on his own. He can introduce amendments all he wants, but the consent of everybody else is needed. (Senate, House of Representatives, and something else.) If all three of those guys sign for the ratification of an amendment, then it is the president's choice to either ratify or veto it.


Why can't Puerto Ricans vote for president?

Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the U.S. Although Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by birthright, residents of Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax, nor can they vote in presidential General elections much like the residents of Washington, DC. Residents can vote in the primaries and send delegates to both the Democrat and Republican conventions. It would require an amendment to the US Constitution to give Puerto Rico votes in the electoral college or they could choose to become the 51st state. Puerto Ricans who reside in any other state can vote for president.


How is it detemined if a new state is free or has slaves?

The decision on whether a new state would allow slavery or be free was typically influenced by the popular vote of its citizens during the state's constitutional conventions and ratification process. The issue of slavery played a significant role in discussions and debates during this period, with some states opting to uphold the practice while others chose to prohibit it. Ultimately, the decision was dependent on the prevailing opinions and values of the residents of the new state at the time of its admission to the Union.


What are the steps to change bylaws in a condominium association in new jersey?

To change bylaws in a condominium association in New Jersey, you typically need to review the current bylaws, propose amendments through a formal process outlined in the bylaws, hold a meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed changes, and then formally document and implement the approved amendments. It is advisable to consult with legal counsel familiar with New Jersey condominium law to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.


Who chooses members of the House of Representatives?

The members of the House of Representatives vote to select the Speaker.

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Constitutional amendments can be proposed by a two-thirds vote of?

Both houses of Congress


What group has the power to consider changing or replacing a constitution?

Only the people. Constitutional amendments must be brought to a vote of the people. constitutional commision wrong. not its not (14)


Which of the constitutional amendments did NOT extend the right to vote?

Twenty-third


Constitutional amendments can be proposed by a two-thirds vote of .?

Both houses of Congress


. Constitutional amendments can be proposed by a two-thirds vote of .?

Both houses of Congress


How were the decisions made by the constitutional convention?

Decisions were made by a majority vote in a state.


What do the 15th and 19th Amendments do?

They allowed people to vote.


The constitution allows congress to call a convention to propose an amendment if it has been requested by a two thirds majority vote of?

both houses of Congress or by two thirds of the state legislatures. This method of proposing amendments is known as a constitutional convention. However, to date, no constitutional convention has been called through this method, and all 27 amendments to the Constitution have been proposed by Congress.


What amendment says women cannot vote?

There is no amendment that states woman can't vote.


Which category does this Constitutional Amendment fall Senators elected by the people extended the right to vote to women?

power of the state


What state did not vote at the constitutional convention?

Rhode Island didn't vote at the Constitutional Convention; they boycotted the proceedings entirely and were the last to ratify the Constitution.


Do states ratify amendments?

The method of ratification is decided by the body that passes the amendment, which historically has been the US Congress (by 2/3 vote of both houses).In all but one case, the approved amendments were ratified by state legislatures.However, the language of the 21st Amendment (1933) specified its passage by state conventions rather than state legislatures. This was particularly chosen to avoid opposition by the same groups that had successfully lobbied for the passage of the 18th Amendment (Prohibition, 1920) which the 21st Amendment repealed.* Should a national constitutional convention (Article V Convention) successfully be called, it too would be empowered to specify the means by which any of its proposed amendments would be ratified.