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Methods of Amending the Constitution in the United States

Learn about the four ways to amend the US Constitution, including the process involving Congress, state legislatures, and ratifying conventions.

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Methods of Amending the Constitution in the United States

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  1. How to Amend the Constitution

  2. 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 One Way (used MOST)

  3. 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. Second Way (used once)

  4. 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 Third Way (never used)

  5. 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. Fourth Way (never used)

  6. Informally: Can be changed by: • Circumstances change

  7. Informally: Can be changed by: • Judiciary

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