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Constitutional Amendments: A Comprehensive Overview

Process of Constitutional Amendment

According to Article V of the Constitution, an amendment must either be proposed by Congress with a two-thirds majority or by a constitutional convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the states.

Two-Step Process

At its core, the constitutional amendment process is one of just two steps:

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An amendment is proposed by either Congress or a constitutional convention.

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The proposed amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states.

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