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Congress can effect changes to the Constitution by?
Congress effects changes to the Constitution by proposing amendments that would have to be ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures or state conventions called for the purpose of ratification. Congress cannot make any Constitutional changes on its own.
How many states are needed to call a convention?
Forty-nine states have applied for an Article V Convention (what is often called a "Constitutional Convention"), submitting more 700 applications. Article V does not permit the calling of a "constitutional convention" only a "convention for proposing amendments."
What portion of the members of congress must vote in favor of proposing a constitutional amendment?
two-thirds.
In addition to proposing amendments, Congress can _____.?
Congress proposes laws and Amendments and must also pass them through votes
Who has the power to implement provisions of the constitution?
The power to amend the Constitution lies in the people, ultimately. Congress proposes amendments and they are then submitted to state legislature. Three-fourths of the states must ratify it. Citizens vote for state legislature based on their views.
