MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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by popular vote.
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at the state level.
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with a 3/4 approval of both houses of Congress.
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at the national level with a majority vote in Congress and presidential approval.
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Detailed explanation-1: -If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the House present and voting.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -It is obligatory for the President of Indian to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill passed under Article 368. C. To amend seventh schedule of the Constitution, ratification of more than half of the state legislatures is essential.
Detailed explanation-4: -Amendments proposed by Congress or convention become valid only when ratified by the legislatures of, or conventions in, three-fourths of the states (i.e., 38 of 50 states).