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What are congressional activities?
Congressional activities refer to the actions and responsibilities undertaken by members of the United States Congress as they carry out their legislative duties. This includes introducing and debating bills, conducting hearings, overseeing the federal budget, and representing constituents in their home districts. Overall, congressional activities are focused on crafting and passing legislation that reflects the interests and needs of the American people.
Why are there two houses of Congress in the United States government?
The United States has two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, to ensure a system of checks and balances and represent the interests of both the states and the people.
How are amendments proposed and ratified in the United States Constitution?
Amendments to the United States Constitution can be proposed by either a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or by a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures. Once proposed, an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of states to become part of the Constitution.
Is the legislature the same as Congress?
No, the legislature is not the same as Congress. The legislature refers to the branch of government responsible for making laws, while Congress specifically refers to the two houses of the United States federal legislature - the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is needed to become a state?
To become a state in the United States, an area must have a population, a defined territory, a government, and the capacity to interact with other states. Additionally, it needs to gain approval from the U.S. Congress through a formal process outlined in the Constitution.
Who ratified the 22nd amendment?
The states ratified it and congress passed it.
After congress agrees on a proposed amendment it then must be what?
ratified by three-fourths of the states
Who must Amendments to the Constitution be ratified by?
Amendments to the constitution must be ratified by the states. To become part of the Constitution the Amendment must be approved by three-fourths of the states.
Why is congress the repository and legislative power of the government?
Because the states wrote and ratified the Constitution that way. Congress did not create itself.
How many years between when the 27Th amendment was proposed by congress and when if was ratified by the states?
100
Can a Supreme Court ruling be overturned?
Yes, a Supreme Court ruling can be overturned through a subsequent Supreme Court decision or through a constitutional amendment passed by Congress and ratified by the states.
How many years passed between when the 27th amendment was proposed by congress and when it was ratified by the states?
About 203 years. It was proposed in 1789 and ratified in 1992.
How many years passed between when the 27th amendment was proposed by the Congress and when it was ratified by the states?
About 203 years. It was proposed in 1789 and ratified in 1992.
How many years passed between when the 27th amendment was proposed by congress and when it was ratified by states?
About 203 years. It was proposed in 1789 and ratified in 1992.
When was the 14th Amendment written?
The Fourteenth Amendment was proposed by Congress in 1866 and ratified by the states in 1868.
How May years passed between when the 27 amendment was proposed by congress and when if was ratified by the states?
100
How is a formal amendment proposed and ratified?
proposed in congress needs 2/3 of states to ratify
