how to amend the constitution. one way (used most) two-thirds (2/3) of both houses of congress vote...
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How to Amend the Constitution
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One Way (used MOST)
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
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Second Way (used once)
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.
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Third Way (never used)
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
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Fourth 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.
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Informally: Can be changed by:
Circumstances change
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Informally: Can be changed by:
Judiciary