What are the ratification process for amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
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There are essentially two ways spelled out in the Constitution for how it can be amended. One has never been used.\n\nThe first method is for a bill to pass both halves of the legislature, by a two-thirds majority in each. Once the bill has passed both houses, it goes on to the states. This is the route taken by all current amendments. Because of some long outstanding amendments, such as the 27th, Congress will normally put a time limit (typically seven years) for the bill to be approved as an amendment (for example, see the 21st and 22nd).\n\nThe second method prescribed is for a Constitutional Convention to be called by two-thirds of the legislatures of the States, and for that Convention to propose one or more amendments. These amendments are then sent to the states to be approved by three-fourths of the legislatures or conventions. This route has never been taken, and there is discussion in political science circles about just how such a convention would be convened, and what kind of changes it would bring about.\n\nRegardless of which of the two proposal routes is taken, the amendment must be approved by three-fourths of states. The amendment as passed may specify whether the bill must be passed by the state legislatures or by a state convention. See the Ratification Convention Page for a discussion of the make up of a convention. Amendments are sent to the legislatures of the states by default. Only one amendment, the 21st, specified a convention. In any case, passage by the legislature or convention is by simple majority.\n\nIt is interesting to note that at no point does the President have a role in the formal amendment process (though he would be free to make his opinion known). He cannot veto an amendment proposal, nor a ratification. This point is clear in Article 5, and was reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in Hollingsworth v Virginia (3 USC 378 [1798]):
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Congress passed the Amendment on July 12, 1909, and it was ratified on February 3, 1913 (1,302 days)\n\nThere is a movement by some who claim that the bill was not "legally ratified" for various reasons. Bill Benson is the most prominent of these. However, these claims have been universally rejected in the court of law.
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The President (or his representatives) has the power to negotiation treaties, but they must be ratified by 2/3 of the Senate (as per Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution).  If the treaty requires a change to existing U.S. law, then those changes would have to pass Congress like any other law.
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The Amendments to the US Constitution; most State constitutions; state and federal laws.
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Congress can amend, make changes, to the constitution by creating amendments that are added to it. Now take note that I said 'added' and 'amend'. \n\nThe reason is that Congress can NOT actually change the wording of the constitution... they can only ADD to it. \n\nThese amendments may be descriptions or clarifications of portions of the constitution that already exist but they are not alterations.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
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caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment04 \n                                                                                      05
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Amendment I\n\nCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.\n\nAmendment II\n\nA well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.\n\nAmendment III\n\nNo soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.\n\nAmendment IV\n\nThe right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.\n\nAmendment V\n\nNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.\n\nAmendment VI\n\nIn all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.\n\nAmendment VII\n\nIn suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.\n\nAmendment VIII\n\nExcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.\n\nAmendment IX\n\nThe enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.\n\nAmendment X\n\nThe powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
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The US Constitution was written in 1776.  There have been alot of modifications (amendments) since that time but are you referring to just amendments during that five year period?  If you could be a little more specific, I could help you a whole lot more.  Oh yeah, and don't forget  about The Bill Of Rights.  Maybe even just as important.  To keep corruption out of the executive branch (you know--the checks & balance system) that's going to hell as we speak?  or rather write........
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27\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amendments\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_Five_of_the_United_States_Constitution\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-seventh_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
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You probably need to visit a law library, but here is something to get you started:  http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/Constitution/amendment01/06.html
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The United States Constitution was originally printed on four pages of parchment and consisted of 4,543 words, unamended.  In modern pages, the Constitution and all its amendments takes up about 15 pages.
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A --the formal amendment process is definitely the correct answer. It requires the approval of the states, and congress and it changes the basic document that federalism is based on: the Constitution.
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It's in Article V of the Constitution.\n\n"The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress"\n\nSo, either Congress or 34+ state legislatures (>2/3) propose it. And then 38+ states (>3/4) must approve it, either by a vote of the state legislatures, or by state conventions as defined by state laws.
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Bill of Rights are 10 Amendments added to the Constitution to satisfy the Anti-Federalists to get the constitution passed. 1st Amendment - Freedom of Speech, etc.
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The Constitution of the United States
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i don't think there is one.   Just read it.  If this is for school, I would focus on the amendments.