2007-01-10 17:55:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
way 1)
2/3 of the voting quorum of both the house and senate must agree to the proposal. This is how all constitutional ammendments in the US have passed.
way 2)
3/4 of the states legislatures, either by voting or by a ratifying convention must pass the proposal.
2007-01-10 18:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by snarkysmug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the Founder's intended: only by amendment created by Congress and ratified by 3/4ths of the states.
In reality: every day based upon the whims of whichever member of the judiciary wishes to "make new law".
2007-01-10 18:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by Fletch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say rather carefully. Alot of checks and balances there. Is it perfect? Nope but constituional change requires caution.
2007-01-10 18:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by rostov 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋