0
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What Fraction of the states does it take to pass an amendment to the constitution?
Three fourths.
How many states must ratify an amendement for it to become part of the constitution?
2/3 of both houses The above is incorrect. For an amendment to become part of the Constitution it must be ratified by 3/4th's of the States. With 50 states, this means 38 states must ratify and accept the amendment--this can take years and some amendments have never been ratified. It does take 2/3rd's of both houses of Congress to pass an amendment before it goes to the states to be ratified.
When did the 26th amendment take place?
If you are speaking of the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution, it was signed into law on July 1st, 1971.42 states ratified it. These 8 still have not:FloridaKentuckyMississippiNevadaNew MexicoNorth DakotaSouth DakotaUtah
How many state legislatures must pass an amendment before it is ratified?
38, or 3/4 of the states must approve of the amendment before it can me added to the Constitution. This process does not have to happen simultaneously. It's typically for the process to take several months or even years. As soon as the criteria is reached, the amendment passes. Four amendments, some as far back as 1789 are still technically pending approval.
The 18th Amendment is unique because?
The Eighteenth Amendment (Amendment XVIII) of the United States Constitution effectively established the prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United States by declaring the production, transport, and sale of alcohol (though not the consumption or private possession) illegal. The Amendment was the first to set a time delay before it would take effect following ratification, and the first to set a time limit for its ratification by the states. Its ratification was certified on January 16, 1919, with the amendment taking effect on January 16, 1920.The amendment was repealed in 1933 by ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment, the only instance in United States history that a constitutional amendment was repealed in its entirety.
What Fraction of the states does it take to pass an amendment to the constitution?
Three fourths.
How many states must ratify an amendement for it to become part of the constitution?
2/3 of both houses The above is incorrect. For an amendment to become part of the Constitution it must be ratified by 3/4th's of the States. With 50 states, this means 38 states must ratify and accept the amendment--this can take years and some amendments have never been ratified. It does take 2/3rd's of both houses of Congress to pass an amendment before it goes to the states to be ratified.
What are the two branches that are not involved in the amendment process?
The Executive and the Judicial branches are not involved in the constitutional amendment process.The Constitution only requires Congress and the States to take part.
What does the fourteenth amendment say that states cannot take away from people?
Rights or prpoperty without due process
What amendment states that Congress cannot vote for itself to have a pay raise?
The 27th Amendment to the US Constitution states, No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.
Which amendment protects the people's privacy?
Amendment 4 protects the people's privacy by not allowing anyone to search and take any of the person's items unless they have a warrant which is signed and states the reason for anyone to search your home and/or take something. Source: the Bill of Rights, Amendments 1 - 10.
Which amendment gave African American men citizenship and said that states could not take away life liberty or property without the process of law?
whichof these amendment gave African American men citizenship and said that states could not take away life liberty or property without due process of law
What amendment protects the rights of these people to take action?
First amendment
How many states many ratify an amendment to the constitution?
38, or 3/4 of the states must approve of the amendment before it can me added to the Constitution. This process does not have to happen simultaneously. It's typically for the process to take several months or even years. As soon as the criteria is reached, the amendment passes. Four amendments, some as far back as 1789 are still technically pending approval.
How can the constituion be changed?
There are 2 ways to change the U.S. Constitution.The first way is for two thrids of both houses of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate) to propose a constitutional amendment. Once this happens, the proposed amendment is submitted to the states. The legislatures of 3/4 of the states must ratify the amendment. At this point, it becomes part of the constitution. The president has no official role in amendment the constitution (he doesn't have to sign the amendment for it to take effect, and can do nothing to defeat a constitutional amendment once it has passed). Of course, unofficially, presidents can use their political clout to influence public opinion one way or another, which can affect the chances of a constitutional amendment passing.The second method starts with the states, and was likely included to give states a check on overreaching federal power. The legislatures of the states apply to congress for a convention to propose amendments to the constitution. If 2/3 of the states make such applications, congress must call the convention. Once such a convention is called, and amendments are proposed, the amendment(s) must be ratified by the legislatures of 3/4 of the states. This method has never actually been used to amend the constitution, but Congress has proposed amendments in response to threats by states to call a convention, likely to retain some control over the amendment process.
Which states do you pass if you want to take the shortest distance from Dallas to Los Angeles?
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California
What does it mean when the witnesses says take the fifth in criminal trails?
Briefly; It refers to the 5th Amendment to US Constitution which states that a person cannot be compelled to testify against himself.
