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How many state must approve an amendment for it take effect?

3/4 of state legislatures


How many states must approve an amendment for it to take effect?

3/4 of state legislatures


After congress agrees on a proposed amendment it then must be?

ratified by state legislatures or state conventions.


What percentage of state legislatures must ratify a proposed amendment before it is added to the ConstitutionWhat percentage of state legislatures must ratify a proposed amendment before it is added t?

To ratify a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution, three-fourths of state legislatures, or 38 out of 50 states, must approve it. This requirement ensures that any amendment has broad support across the country. Alternatively, an amendment can also be ratified by conventions in three-fourths of the states.


How many must agree in congress to begin the amendment process?

It has to be agreed by 2/3 of congress. OR 2/3 (34) of the state legislatures


A proposed amendment passes Congress with a simple majority What happens next?

Taking the route you proposed, once Congress passes a proposed amendment, the amendment is subsequently proposed to State Legislatures. 3/4 of the State Legislatures must pass in order for the amendment to be added to the Constitution. --Charlie G.


When a state votes to ratify an amendment must the vote be majority or super-majority?

A simple majority of the state legislature suffices to ratify an amendment. However, 3/4 of the state legislatures must ratify it, in order to add it to the constitution.


The Constitution can not be amended without the approval of 34 of the state legislatures?

Actually, the U.S. Constitution can be amended through two main processes, one of which requires the approval of 34 state legislatures. Specifically, an amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress or by a convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures. Once proposed, an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths (38 out of 50) of the state legislatures or conventions in the states.


Who has the power to ratify new amendments?

For the US Constitution, states must ratify any amendments. Typically amendment are passed by Congress and sent to the state legislatures, where 3/4 of these legislatures must approve the amendment in order for it to be ratified and become part of the Constitution. For state constitutions, voters within the state must approve any amendments passed by the legislature or by any convention called for that purpose.


What percentage of the state legislatures must ratify a proposed amendment before it is added to the constitution?

75%


What fraction of states must approve a proposed amendment?

you need 2/3 of a fraction for a Constitutional Amendment


Why is the amendment process of the constitution an example of federalism?

The amendment process of the U.S. Constitution exemplifies federalism because it requires participation from both the national and state levels of government. To propose an amendment, either two-thirds of both houses of Congress or two-thirds of state legislatures must agree. Additionally, for an amendment to be ratified, three-fourths of the state legislatures or state conventions must approve it. This dual requirement reflects the balance of power between the federal and state governments inherent in the federalist system.