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The Constitution’s Legacy

The Constitution’s Legacy. How Has It Endured?. It serves 281 million more people than when it was originally created. It serves 37 more states ***It is a “living” document. The Formal Amendment Process:. 4 Possible methods 1. Proposed by a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress.

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The Constitution’s Legacy

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  1. The Constitution’s Legacy

  2. How Has It Endured? • It serves 281 million more people than when it was originally created. • It serves 37 more states • ***It is a “living” document.

  3. The Formal Amendment Process: • 4 Possible methods • 1. Proposed by a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress. • Ratified by ¾ of state legislatures

  4. Second Method • Proposed by 2/3 votes in both houses of Congress • Ratified by ¾ of state conventions. • *example would be the 21st Amendment

  5. Third Method • Proposed at a national convention, called by Congress, when requested by 2/3 of the state legislatures • Ratified by ¾ of state legislatures

  6. Fourth Method • Proposed at a national convention, called by congress, when requested by 2/3 of state legislatures. • Ratified by state conventions held in ¾ of states.

  7. Miscellaneous How is Federalism present in the formal amendment process? There have been 33 proposed amendments since 1789. Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments

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