Answer to Question #151050 in Political Science for Chen

Question

What are the three ways the constitution can be amended?

Answer 1

The Constitution can be amended when a bill passes in both houses of the legislature by a two-thirds majority. The second path of the constitutional amendment involves the national convention called by the two-thirds of the state legislature. The third step involves a national constitutional convention called by the two- thirds of the state legislature after which is ratified by the three-fourths of the state legislatures.