SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -An amendment may be proposed by a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress, or, if two-thirds of the States request one, by a convention called for that purpose. The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification.

Detailed explanation-2: -Constitutions need to be amended over time to adjust provisions that are inadequate, to respond to new needs, including supplementing rights, etc. Otherwise, the text of a constitution cannot reflect social realities and political needs over time.

Detailed explanation-3: -First Amendment Fundamental Freedoms. Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms. Third Amendment Quartering Soldiers. Fourth Amendment Searches and Seizures. Fifth Amendment Rights of Persons. Sixth Amendment Rights in Criminal Prosecutions. Seventh Amendment Civil Trial Rights. More items