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Amendment Article V – Formal Amendment

Amendment Article V – Formal Amendment. Amendment Article V – Formal Amendment Proposal 2/3 vote in both houses National convention called by 2/3 states Ratification ¾ of state legislatures State conventions in ¾ of states. Amendment Article V – Formal Amendment Proposal

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Amendment Article V – Formal Amendment

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  1. Amendment • Article V – Formal Amendment

  2. Amendment • Article V – Formal Amendment • Proposal • 2/3 vote in both houses • National convention called by 2/3 states • Ratification • ¾ of state legislatures • State conventions in ¾ of states

  3. Amendment • Article V – Formal Amendment • Proposal • 2/3 vote in both houses • National convention called by 2/3 states • Ratification • ¾ of state legislatures • State conventions in ¾ of states • Cannot alter Senate representation

  4. Amendment • Article V – Formal Amendment • Proposal • 2/3 vote in both houses • National convention called by 2/3 states • Ratification • ¾ of state legislatures • State conventions in ¾ of states • Cannot alter Senate representation • Process emphasizes federalism • Six proposed but unratified amendments • Bill of Rights – proposed, ratified together

  5. Amendment • Informal Amendment – changing the meaning without changing the words • Judicial review • Marbury v. Madison • Miranda • Kelo • Heller • Legislation • McCain – Feingold • Health Care Bill • Practice and tradition • Political parties • Two-term presidency

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