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The only way to change the US Constitution is for a bill to pass both houses of the legislature by a two-thirds majority in each. Once the bill has passed both houses, it h\goes on to the states.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe original text, and intent, and the meaning of the provisions of the Constitution may not be changed. If the People of the States want to change the text or the meaning, scope or authority of the federal government, as laid out in the Constitution then the old Constitution would have to be scrapped and a new Constitution be ratified in a Constitutional convention. The current Constitution may be amended in order to provide clarification to the Constitution, but only in as much as the amendment is in harmony vis-a-vie the scope, meaning, intent and limits of the current Constitution.
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∙ 14y agoThat depends on whose constitution you refer to. Please ask again more specifically, as there is not enough room to detail every single constitution's amendment process.
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∙ 14y agoBy amendment, which usually involves a Constitutional convention.
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∙ 13y agoAn amendment to the US Constitution can only be changed by a subsequent amendment.
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Why are informal methods used to change constitution more than formal methods?
Informal methods do not really change the Constitution per se, they just change the way it is viewed. An informal method refers to a change in makeup in the Supreme Court, which can alter how laws are interpreted. The only real way to change the Constitution is formally.
One way the Founders provided for change in the Constitution was to describe how?
Ratify the Constitution. With the ever changing tides of contemporary political and social balances, only modifications in our own base governmental rules can keep this fluctuation smooth.
What document change the way many Americans viewed slavery?
The Virginia constitution
What did progressives know that would be the best way to guarantee nationwide change?
Amend the Constitution
What is the name for a change in the way that people understand and act on the constitution?
informal amendment
The Constitution has only changed through formal amendments?
yes this is the only way u can change it
Why are informal methods used to change constitution more than formal methods?
Informal methods do not really change the Constitution per se, they just change the way it is viewed. An informal method refers to a change in makeup in the Supreme Court, which can alter how laws are interpreted. The only real way to change the Constitution is formally.
One way the Founders provided for change in the Constitution was to describe how?
Ratify the Constitution. With the ever changing tides of contemporary political and social balances, only modifications in our own base governmental rules can keep this fluctuation smooth.
Why do we have amendments to your constitution?
An amendment is a formal way to change the constitution.
Is the majority vote of the people sufficient enough to change the constitution?
No. The people have no direct way to change the US constitution.
Did congress change the fourth amendment?
NOT possible, Congress can not "change," the Constitution! Only the "People." can vote to AMEND the Constitution.
What document change the way many Americans viewed slavery?
The Virginia constitution
Progressive knew that the best way to guarantee nationwide change was to?
Amend the constitution APEX
Did the constitution change only through rebellion and revolution?
No.
What was the best way to guarantee nationwide change?
Amend the Constitution.
What is Charter change?
Basically, it means an amendment of the Constitution.
What did progressives know that would be the best way to guarantee nationwide change?
Amend the Constitution
