MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT
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What is the process for amending the Constitution?
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A proposed amendment must receive approval of 2/3rds of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and 3/4ths of the States before becoming a part of the Constitution.
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A proposed amendment must receive approval of 3/4ths of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and 2/3rds of the States before becoming a part of the Constitution.
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A proposed amendment must receive approval of 1/3rd of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and 3/5ths of the States before becoming a part of the Constitution.
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A proposed amendment must receive approval of all of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and all of the States before becoming a part of the Constitution.
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Explanation:
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.
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