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Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and a state convention ratifies the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
A national convention proposes an amendment requested by three-fourths of states, and state legislatures ratify the amendment by a three-fourths vote.
Amendments are articles that add to and amend the Constitution of the United States of America, introduced by Congress, and ratified by the different states, as stated in the Fifth Article of the original Constitution.
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An amendment specifically granting equal rights to women.
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was intended to guarantee equal legal rights for every American citizen regardless of sex. It attempted to end the legal distinctions separating men and women in matters such as divorce, property and employment. Originally written by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman, was introduced in Congress for the first time in 1921.
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Creation of a federal court system.
Legislative Action refers to the Congress extending its power on a section in the Constitution.
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Political parties.
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To allow for the changing needs of society.
