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Understanding the Amendment Process of the U.S. Constitution

Amending the U.S. Constitution requires a careful and deliberate process to ensure broad consensus. The first step involves Congress proposing a new amendment, which must be approved by two-thirds of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Once proposed, the amendment is sent to the states for ratification. State legislatures then have the option to accept or reject the amendment. For an amendment to become part of the Constitution, three-fourths (¾) of the states must ratify it, preventing small groups from enacting changes without widespread support.

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Understanding the Amendment Process of the U.S. 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 Senate pass the bill 2/3 of the House of Representatives 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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