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Why does the constitution provide that both houses of congress must agree to the proposal of an amendment?
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∙ 9y ago
The constitution provides this to protect the rights of the citizens by not letting one party rule.
Cassandra McKenzie
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∙ 9y agoThe Constitution provides that an Amendment be passed by both Houses of Congress to maintain a system of checks and balances. This so that one House of Congress is not overstepping their bounds as lawmakers.
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∙ 13y agoArticle V; The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress;
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∙ 15y agoTimes and world situations change in unforeseen ways -- there must be a way
to adjust and move with the times and that calls for amendments. For example, giving women the right to vote- -when the constitution was written, men wrote it and even giving men the right to vote for their highest leader was a radical idea --virtually
no one even gave a thought about whether women should be allowed to vote, but times changed and the constitution was changed.
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∙ 16y agoBecause it was intended to be a living document, subject to changes within a world that the Founding Fathers could not envision when the document was created.
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∙ 13y agoThe constitution provides this to protect the rights of the citizens by not letting one party rule.
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∙ 12y agoNo one court is domnant, they are all equal. Therefore all of them review the laws before they are passed.
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Why was the 25th amendment passed?
The 25th Amendment to the Constitution was necessary to provide for the order of succession if something happened to both the president and vice-president. Article II of the Constitution didn't provide a definitive succession past the first two officials. The amendment was adopted on February 23, 1967.
What powers are denied to the national government?
Powers of State government: Establish local governments (cities, towns), Issue licenses (driver, hunting, marriage), Regulate intrastate commerce, conduct elections, ratify amendment to the U.S constitution, provide for public health and safety (police, etc.), exercise powers neither delegated to the national government or prohibited from the states by the federal government, and set the constitution of the state (legal drinkg age, gambling age, etc.)
Did the great compromise provide veto powers?
No. The Constitution did.
Congress didn't provide the army with enough equipment because?
it didn't have enough money.
Example of congressional enumerated power?
== == Enumerated powers are powers directly written in the constitution. Enumerated Powers of the Congress include: • Collect taxes • Borrow money • Regulate trade • Establish Bankruptcy codes • Coin money • Establish post offices • Provide a military • Provide a militia • Make all necessary and proper laws • Declare War
Why does the Constitution provide that both houses of Congress's must agree to the proposal of an amendment?
Its so the country is properly represented as a whole on something as big as adding an amendment to the constitution.
Why does the constitution provide that both houses of congress must agree to the proposal of an amendment'?
Article V; The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress;
Why does the constitution provide that both houses of congress must agree to the proposal of amendment?
Article V; The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress;
What did the 18th amendment provide for?
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
Which amendment did we the people come from?
This is not from an amendment but the preamble to the constitution. " we the people in order to provide a more perfect union........"
Which amendment to the constitution states that you do not have to provide living quarters for soldiers?
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Under which article of the Constitution is Congress created?
Congress is created under the First Article of the Constitution, which is designated to provide the guidelines for the Legislature.
What does the 5th Amendment of the Constitution provide for?
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
What two houses does the constitution provide for?
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Which amendments to the Constitution provide for the reservatio of one-third seats in the Municipal Board and Village Panchayats for women?
Amendment 105 is the amendment which does the above mentioned.
Which amendments to the Constitution provide for the reservatio of one third seats in the Municipal Board and Village Panchayats for women?
Amendment 105 is the amendment which does the above mentioned.
The Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution which ultimately failed to be ratified was intended to provide equal rights for?
women
