Which of the following is a process that allows a new amendment to the Constitution in Massachusetts but not to the US Constitution a proposal by the members of the House in the Senate indirect initiative constitutional convention supreme Court rules
The process that allows a new amendment to the Constitution in Massachusetts but not to the US Constitution is the indirect initiative.
To understand this concept, let's break it down:
1. Amendment to the Constitution: An amendment is a change or addition made to a constitution, which alters its provisions or clarifies certain aspects.
2. Massachusetts Constitution: Each state in the United States has its own constitution, separate from the US Constitution. The Massachusetts Constitution is the governing document for the state of Massachusetts.
3. Indirect Initiative: In the context of the Massachusetts Constitution, the indirect initiative allows citizens to propose amendments. This process involves gathering a specific number of signatures on a petition. Once the required number of signatures is collected, the proposed amendment can be submitted to the state legislature for consideration. If the legislature approves the proposal, it is then placed on the ballot for a statewide vote.
4. US Constitution: The US Constitution, on the other hand, has a different process for amending it. In the US Constitution, amendments can be proposed either by Congress or through a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures. After the proposal, amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of states (either by state legislatures or through state conventions) to become part of the US Constitution.
Therefore, while Massachusetts allows for amendments through the indirect initiative, the US Constitution has a different process involving Congress or a constitutional convention.