How can the constitution be changed or amended?

Answer 1

a. First Method -- Amendment is proposed by Congress by a two-thirds vote in both houses, then ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures (38 of 50)(27 adopted).

b. Second Method -- Amendment is proposed by Congress by a two-thirds vote in both houses, then ratified by special conventions in three-fourths of the States (38 of 50)(Only repeal of prohibition, i.e., 21st Amendment adopted in this fashion).

c. Third Method -- Amendment is proposed at a national convention when requested by two-thirds of the State legislatures (34 of 50), then ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures (38 of 50).

d. Fourth Method -- Amendment is proposed at a national convention called by Congress when requested by two-thirds of the State legislatures (34 of 50), then ratified by special conventions held in three-fourths of the States (38 of 50)

Answer 2

Formal changes made to the Constitution go through a process and become amendments. A change to the written provisions of the Constitution can only be made through the formal amendment process.

Answer 3

By a vote of two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states

Answer 4

There are several different ways to amend a constitution. A constitution itself usually contains the method for amending it.

Answer 5

You add an amendment that congress votes on to pass it.

Answer 6

amendant