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What is the purpose of the amendment process in a constitutional government?
To ensure that the Constitution remains a living document, allowing for change and adaptation
What is the first step to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
A two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
How can an amendment to the U.S. Constitution be ratified by the states?
By a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers of the state legislatures
What is the alternative method for an amendment to be ratified by the states?
By a special state convention where three-fourths of the states must agree
Explore the role of the amendment process in the U.S. Constitution and its significance in adapting to the evolving needs of the nation. Understand the constitutionally prescribed procedure for changing the Constitution and its importance in American governance.
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