Two methods for proposing an amendment are:
1. 2/3 vote from both houses of congress
2. 2/3 of the states request a constitutional convention
Only one method to ratify an amendment:
1. 3/4 of states choose to ratify an amendment, congress can set time limit on amendment ratification
The constitution can be unofficially or informally changed.
-Belief that the U.S. constitution is a living document. Implied powers through some of the more vague articles of the constitution. Congress and tax laws expanding the executive and judicial branches. Impeachment, treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors.
1. 2/3 vote from both houses of congress
2. 2/3 of the states request a constitutional convention
Only one method to ratify an amendment:
1. 3/4 of states choose to ratify an amendment, congress can set time limit on amendment ratification
The constitution can be unofficially or informally changed.
-Belief that the U.S. constitution is a living document. Implied powers through some of the more vague articles of the constitution. Congress and tax laws expanding the executive and judicial branches. Impeachment, treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors.