Article V- Amending the Constitution
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What does ratify mean?
accept or approve formally
What two ways can an amendment be ratified?
1. Amendment is ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures. 2. Amendment is ratified by 3/4 of the states most have individual constitutional conventions
What two ways can an amendment be proposed?
1. Two-thirds of the Senate and House have to agree 2. Make a proposal through the Constitutional Convention
What issue does Article V address?
It provides a way for the Constitution to be amended or changed
What fraction must propose an amendment, and what fraction must ratify an amendment?
To propose: 2/3 To ratify: 3/4
What does amend mean?
to fix or change