Question
Which is easier to amend?
A.
U.S. Constitution
B.
Virginia Constitution
A.
U.S. Constitution
B.
Virginia Constitution
Answers
GPT-4o mini
B. Virginia Constitution
The Virginia Constitution is generally considered easier to amend than the U.S. Constitution. The process for amending the Virginia Constitution typically requires a majority vote in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly and then a majority vote in a referendum by the citizens. In contrast, amending the U.S. Constitution requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the states. This makes the amendment process for the U.S. Constitution much more challenging.
The Virginia Constitution is generally considered easier to amend than the U.S. Constitution. The process for amending the Virginia Constitution typically requires a majority vote in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly and then a majority vote in a referendum by the citizens. In contrast, amending the U.S. Constitution requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the states. This makes the amendment process for the U.S. Constitution much more challenging.