Question 5
Writing the Constitution
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Changes to the U.S. Constitution happen through amendments, which are official additions or modifications to the existing document. This amendment process starts when Congress proposes an amendment with a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate, or when two-thirds of state legislatures call for a constitutional convention.
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