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Amending the Constitution

Amending the Constitution. Amending the Constitution. Article V describes the process of amending the Constitution. Amending the Constitution. Formal Amendment Process Method 1 Amendment is proposed by Congress by a 2/3 vote in BOTH house

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Amending the Constitution

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  1. Amending the Constitution

  2. Amending the Constitution • Article V describes the process of amending the Constitution

  3. Amending the Constitution • Formal Amendment Process • Method 1 • Amendment is proposed by Congress by a 2/3 vote in BOTH house • THEN… ratified by the State Legislatures in ¾ (38) of the States

  4. Amending the Constitution • Formal Amendment Process • Method 2 • Amendment is proposed by Congress by a 2/3 vote in BOTH house • THEN… ratified by conventions held in ¾ (38) of the States

  5. Amending the Constitution • Formal Amendment Process • Method 3 • Proposed at a National Convention called by Congress when requested by 2/3 (34) of the State Legislatures • THEN… Ratified by the State Legislature in ¾ (38) of the States

  6. Amending the Constitution • Formal Amendment Process • Method 4 • Proposed at a National Convention called by Congress when requested by 2/3 (34) of the State Legislatures • THEN… Ratified by Conventions held ¾ (38) of the States

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