Article V of the Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution. It states that amendments can be proposed either by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Congress or by a convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures. Amendments must then be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states.
This process ensures that changes to the Constitution are not made lightly and require broad support from both the federal government and the states. By setting out this process, Article V influences the types of changes that can be made to the Constitution and helps protect the fundamental principles and structure of the government.
How does Article V of the Constitution influence the changes that can be made to the Constitution?
It explains how amendments should be worded.
It describes how the first ten amendments were developed.
It describes how the President approves amendments.
It details how amendments are proposed and ratified.
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