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What had to happen before the constitution went into effect?
The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the same.
What was state with the least amount of people engaged in manufacturing and trade in 1840?
state with the least amount of people engaged in manufacturing and trade in 1840
Which nation settled the least amount of land in the New World?
Sweden
What state had the least amount of slaves during the civil war?
maine
What colonies offered the least amount of social equality among it's settlers?
Southern colonies
How many states does take to ratify an amendment?
It takes at least 3/4 of the states to ratify an amendment. Since there are 50 states now, that means you would need at least 38 states for ratification.
How many state legislatures need to ratify an amendment?
It takes at least 3/4 of the states to ratify an amendment. Since there are 50 states now, that means you would need at least 38 states for ratification.
Who must ratify any proposed amendment?
The states. And if they do, there is NO veto possible by any group or individual.
Why is jaded to ratify an amendment than to propose it?
To propose an amendment, there must be at least 2/3 of the people supporting the amendment from both sides of the Congress (House of Representatives and Senates). To ratify an amendment, the Congress (both sides) has to have 3/4 of the population supporting it. Therefore, it takes more people to ratify it than proposing it. Please edit if any of the readers thinks there's something more to it.
Who opposed the 26th amendment and why?
The only states that opposed or at least didn't ratify Amendment 26 was Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, Kentucky, North Dakota, Utah, and New Mexico. The Amendment passed on July 1, 1971.
What is the last step in ratifying the amendment?
That would be ratification by at least 38 states.
What fraction of the states must vote in favor of an amendment before it becomes part of the constitution?
If 2/3* of the members present at the time of of the vote in the House and Senate vote to propose the amendment, the amendment is passed to the States. At least 3/4 (38) of the States must then ratify the amendment. The States can ratify the amendment either through their legislature or by convention. * 67 votes in favor of the amendment is not required for passage unless all 100 Senators are there. If only 60 Senators are there at the time of the vote, 40 votes would satisfy the 2/3 requirement.
What must happen for an amendment to become part of a constitution?
9 out of 13 states have to ratify, or aprove, the constitution.
Which state's ratification guaranteed the constitution's approval?
Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, on December 7, 1787. Its ratification was significant because it ensured that the Constitution had the approval of at least nine of the thirteen states, which was the number required for it to go into effect.
What fraction of the houses of congress in necessary to approve and proposed Amendment?
To approve a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution, a two-thirds majority is required in both houses of Congress. This means that at least 67 out of 100 senators and at least 290 out of 435 representatives must vote in favor of the amendment. Once this threshold is met, the amendment can then be sent to the states for ratification.
Who has to ratify admendment's of the constitution?
You have to have at least 2/3 of the population to agree
What is the least amount of power supplies does a fire alarm system need?
The least amount would be a small battery. Some systems are required to have connection power mains with a BACKUP battery.
