The Amendment process (US constitution) Flashcards
1
Q
What two processes is the amendment process split into
A
proposal and ratification
2
Q
how much of the house of rep and senate must agree on a proposed amendment
A
2/3
3
Q
to be ratified how much of the states and congress have to agree
A
3/4
4
Q
the requirement of a supermajority from the states upholds
A
fedralism
5
Q
How many amendments have there been
A
27
6
Q
what proposals failed to receive sufficient sate support
A
the equal rights amendment and the District of Columbia voting rights amendment
7
Q
what proposals didn’t receive the 2/3 in each chamber
A
the flag protection amendment and the federal marriage amendment
8
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