The constitution can be amended or changed
Yes, the constitution can be amended or changed through a formal process outlined in Article V of the United States Constitution. This process requires a proposal of an amendment by either two-thirds of both houses of Congress or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures. The proposed amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the states. This amendment process allows for the constitution to adapt and reflect the changing needs and values of the nation over time.
Yes, the constitution can be amended or changed. The process of amending the constitution is outlined in Article V of the United States Constitution. There are two methods for proposing amendments:
1. Proposal by Congress: An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
2. Proposal by Convention: An amendment can be proposed by a national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds (34) of the state legislatures.
After an amendment is proposed, it must then be ratified by the states. There are also two methods of ratification:
1. Ratification by State Legislatures: Three-fourths (38) of the state legislatures must approve the amendment.
2. Ratification by State Conventions: Three-fourths (38) of the states can ratify the amendment through state conventions instead of the legislatures.
Once an amendment is ratified by the required number of states, it becomes a part of the United States Constitution. This process allows the constitution to be amended or changed over time to reflect the changing needs and values of the nation.