3/4s of the state legislatures
It has to be agreed by 2/3 of congress. OR 2/3 (34) of the state legislatures
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.
you need 2/3 of a fraction for a Constitutional Amendment
The Amendment process is the formal way to change the Constitution. An amendment may be proposed by two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures. Ratification of an amendment takes three-fourths of the states to approve.
The two methods of amending the U.S. Constitution are: Congressional Proposal: An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. State Convention: Alternatively, an amendment can be proposed by a national convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures. In both cases, the proposed amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states.
3/4 of state legislatures
3/4 of state legislatures
ratified by state legislatures or state conventions.
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.
It has to be agreed by 2/3 of congress. OR 2/3 (34) of the state legislatures
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.
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.
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.
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.
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you need 2/3 of a fraction for a Constitutional Amendment
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.