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Amending the Constitution

Amending the Constitution. How do we change the Constitution?. Step 1. Congress proposes a new amendment. 2/3 of the House of Representatives pass the bill. 2/3 of the Senate pass the bill. +. Step 2. Proposed amendment is sent to the states. Step 3. State legislatures choose

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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. 2/3 of the House of Representatives pass the bill 2/3 of the Senate pass the bill +

  3. Step 2 Proposed amendment is sent to the states

  4. Step 3 State legislatures choose to ratify (accept) or reject the amendment

  5. Step 4 ¾ of the states must ratify the amendment for it to be added to the Constitution ¾

  6. 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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