If the state legislature calls for a constitutional must the voters approve of calling the convention?
492999
Not only is your question poorly phrased, but the answer varies from state to state.  When you re-ask, make sure to tell us what state you're asking about.
1104789
a constitutional amendment must be passed by 2/3's of each house of congress and then approved by 3/4's of the state legislatures.
520199
It has to pass a majority of the state House and Senate in two consecutive sessions and then a referendum
340101
The Supreme Court hears arguments from both parties to the case.  A party may decide to use public opinion as part of their argument, but decisions on constitutional questions are typically decided based on the text of the constitution, the historical reasons for adopting the provision in question & previous decisions of the United States Supreme Court.  Decisions from lower courts, both state and federal, are relevant considerations, but it's not necessary for them to decide.
55585
I believe the question is asking whether the official, in his official capacity, should have a voice on whether their own recall should be sent to the voters. In that case, no, as their vote would be a clear conflict of interest and they should have to recuse themselves from any votes on the matter.
750601
Yes, with enough support, people can convince society that it is right\n\nBut that does not make it right.\n\nSuch, however, makes the society a democracy also
187573
It requires a few things.  The hardest of which is getting approval of 3/4's of the States to approve it.  If memory serves the State's Governors vote.  Because 3/4's of the people rarely agree on anything....it is a VERY difficult standard to meet.  If memory serves it requires two thirds of the Senate to approve the ammendment for submission to the Governors, and 2/3rds of the house to approve it's submission to the Senate.
289469
No.  It doesn't matter if Mississippi did ratify it or not.  As long as 75% of the states did (which did happen), then it becomes part of the Federal Constitution.
984235
You better believe it.  The framers were very wise to include these contingencies in the Constitution.\n\nYou get your chance on Tuesday :-)
834221
Well, each state had to ratify the Constitution before it became effective. So, the debates in each state determined whether the state supported it or not.\n\nSurely, you're looking for something more specific than that.
97011
The people have the constitutional right to change the government by voting in local and national elections.\n\nIf you mean change the form of government, say from a Republic to a monarchy, for example, no, that isn't in there.
266370
Amendments to the Missouri State Constitution require that it be placed on a ballot before the people.  The rules involved are that an amendment can only address one issue.
968303
If the state is prepared for you to fight on its behalf it ows you the decency of respecting your opinion. Of course you should have a vote.
928580
You need to read the Constitution.
986029
Your question isn't really specific enough to answer, because I don't know if you're talking about city, county, state, or US laws.  Every state, city, and county has their own system for doing things, so it would depend on where you live as to what the answer to your quesiton is.\n\nIf you're talking about US laws, the Legislative Brach (Congress and House of Representatives) introduces a law and if it passes by more than a 50% majority, it goes to the Executive Branch (president) to sign it.  If the president veteos it, the Legislative Branch can still pass it if they can get a 2/3 majority vote.  After it is passed, it is then sent to the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) to make sure the law is Constitutional.
727899
Zero. A constitutional amendment can be ratified with the approval of zero state legislatures. But we'll get back to that.\n\nOne way to ratify an amendment is with at least 3/4 of the state legislatures. 37 out of 50 is 0.74. That's not at least 0.75. So, 37 would be not enough. 38 or more would be enough.\n\nBut Article V also allows ratification by state constitutional conventions, which can be convened and authorized separately from the state legislature. So, even if no state legislatures approve, 38 state constitutional conventions would still be enough.
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Yes, it is.  The Constitution gives the states the right to draw up there congressional districts.  The Democrats have used this tactic along with the Republicans