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Understanding Constitutional Amendments: Proposal and Ratification Processes

This guide provides an overview of the constitutional amendment process in the United States. It explains how an amendment can be proposed either by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate or through a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures. For an amendment to be ratified, it requires approval from three-fourths of state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states. Additionally, it discusses the concept of unofficial amendments, including necessary and proper powers and judicial review by the Supreme Court.

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Understanding Constitutional Amendments: Proposal and Ratification Processes

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  1. I. Amending the Constitution A. Propose 1. to ask for something B. Ratify 1. to say yes to something

  2. I. Amending the Constitution C. Two ways to propose an Amendment 1. 2/3rd vote of both House and Senate or 2. National Convention a) Called by 2/3rd of the State Legislatures

  3. I. Amending the Constitution D. Two ways to ratify an Amendment 1. 3/4th of the State legislatures 2. 3/4th of the States hold ratifying conventions

  4. I. Amending the Constitution E. Very difficult process 1. WHY?

  5. II. Unofficial amendments A. Necessary and Proper 1. Congress can do whatever it needs to carry out its duties 2. implied powers

  6. II. Unofficial amendments B. Judicial Review 1. Supreme Court tells us what laws mean

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