There are two methods for PROPOSING an amendments.
- 2/3 vote from BOTH Houses of Congress
Or
- 2/3 of the states request a Constitutional Convention
Or
- 2/3 of the states request a Constitutional Convention
The method for ratifying an amendment.
- 3/4 of states CHOOSE to ratify the amendment
Or
- Congress can set a time limit on amendment ratification (7 years)
Or
- Congress can set a time limit on amendment ratification (7 years)
How the constitution can be unofficially or informally changed.
- The president can use his influence to persuade the public one way or the other.