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US Constitution study guide: Difference between revisions

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* proposed amendments must arise from:
* proposed amendments must arise from:
* 2/3rds of both Houses Congress or
* 2/3rds of both Houses Congress or
* 2/3rds of state legislatures}}'''shall deem it necessary, shall propose '''{{#tip-text:Amendments to this Constitution|Amendments to this Constitution
* 2/3rds of state legislatures}}''' shall deem it necessary, shall propose '''{{#tip-text:Amendments to this Constitution|Amendments to this Constitution
* following the republican principle of self-government regulated by law, the Constitution allows for its own amendment
* following the republican principle of self-government regulated by law, the Constitution allows for its own amendment
* but requires super-majorities for it
* but requires super-majorities for it