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What are the two amendments that were not ratified?
During the course of our history, in addition to the 27 amendments which have been ratified by the required three-fourths of the States, six other amendments have been submitted to the States but have not been ratified by them.
How much of the state must ratify the amendment?
An amendment does not become part of the Constitution unless it is ratified by three-quarters of the states. That would be 38 states. Article V of the U.S. Constitution: "The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress...".
How can the constitution be changed or amended?
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)
By what two methods can amendments to the US Constitution be proposed and ratified?
There are actually four methods.An Amendment may be proposed by two-thirds vote in each house of congress, and ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures.An Amendment may be proposed by Congress and then ratified by conventions, called for that purpose in three-fourths of the state3.An Amendment may be proposed by a national convention, called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of state legislatures, and then ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures.An amendment may be proposed by a national convention and ratified by conventions in three-fourths of the states.Answered directly from the "American Government" Textbook.
Assembly that proposed the first 10 amendments?
In 1789, the first Congress proposed a set of twelve amendments, written by James Madison. As required by the Constitution, the amendments then went to the states. By December 1791, three fourths of the states had ratified 10 of the 12 amendments. These 10 amendments became known as the Bill of Rights.
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.
What three states ratified the constitution by the narrowest margins?
New York
What decisions needed to be ratified by the states?
Any changes or amendments to the Constitution need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states. Out of 50 states, this totals 38.
List three states that unanimously voted for the ratification of the Constitution?
I think its Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
What was the year the United States constitution was ratified by enough states to put it into effect?
three-fourths of the states had to ratify the constitution for it to take effect.
Which three states ratified the constitution with a wide margin of votes by the end of 1787?
Delaware, New Jersey, and Georgia ratified the Constitution with a wide margin of votes by the end of 1787.
How many states have to ratidy an amendment to make it part of the constitution?
A proposed amendment becomes part of the constitution as soon as it is ratified by three-fourths of the states (38 of 50 states).
How can the constitution be ratified and what is the process involved in doing so?
The Constitution can be ratified through a process that involves approval by a majority of states. Once a proposed amendment is passed by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, it must be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. This process ensures that the amendment has widespread support across the country.
Did Rosa Parks Change the Constitution or was there an amendment?
No individual person ever changes the Constitution; it requires an amendment that has been ratified by three fourths of the states.
How many states have to agree to anamendment?
In the Constitution it says that 3/4 of the States have to agree to ratify an amendment."....when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States..."
How can amendments be 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, amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of states to become part of the Constitution.
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.
