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How to Amend the Constitution. Two-thirds (2/3) of both houses of Congress vote to propose an amendment THEN . Three-fourths (3/4) of the state legislatures approve it. One Way (used MOST). Two-thirds (2/3) of both houses of Congress vote to propose an amendment THEN .
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Two-thirds (2/3) of both houses of Congress vote to propose an amendment THEN Three-fourths (3/4) of the state legislatures approve it One Way (used MOST)
Two-thirds (2/3) of both houses of Congress vote to propose an amendment THEN Ratifying conventions in three-fourths (3/4) of the states approve it. This method has been used only once -- to ratify the 21st Amendment -- repealing Prohibition. Second Way (used once)
Two-thirds of the state legislatures ask Congress to call a national convention to propose amendments. (This method has never been used.) Three-fourths of the state legislatures approve it Third Way (never used)
Two-thirds (2/3) of the state legislatures ask Congress to call a national convention to propose amendments. (This method has never been used.) Ratifying conventions in three-fourths (3/4) of the states approve it. Fourth Way (never used)
Informally: Can be changed by: • Circumstances change
Informally: Can be changed by: • Judiciary