There are a couple ways that the U.S. Constitution could be formally amended. First Congress could adopt a proposed amendment (2/3 majority vote in both House of Representatives and Senate) and then send that proposed amendment to the state legislatures to be adopted - 3/4 majority required. read more
Identify four examples of how the constitution has been informally amended.. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. read more
Informal Methods of Amending the Constitution: Societal Change and Judicial Review. The formal amendment process is one of two major ways to amend the constitution. read more