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Amending the Constitution

Amending the Constitution. How do we change the Constitution? . Step 1. Congress proposes a new amendment. Step 2. If 2/3 of the House of Representatives AND 2/3 of the Senate accept it then…. Step 3. The proposed amendment is sent to the states.

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Amending the Constitution

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  1. Amendingthe Constitution How do we change the Constitution?

  2. Step 1 Congress proposes a new amendment.

  3. Step 2 If 2/3 of the House of Representatives AND 2/3 of the Senate accept it then…

  4. Step 3 The proposed amendment is sent to the states If ¾ of the states ratify the amendment then…

  5. Step 4 The Amendment becomes part of the Constitution. ¾

  6. *If any step does not pass the amendment, the process stops. *

  7. Why do so many people have to vote to amend the Constitution? So that small groups cannot make changes that most people do not want!

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