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Constitutional Procedures (Checks and Balances - How the branches check on…
Constitutional Procedures
Amending the Constitution Process 2
2/3 of the states can call for a convention to make a change or amendment. 34/50
Congress must then call for a convention to amend the constitution- technically anything goes
3/4 of states need to approve the changes. 38/50
Checks and Balances - How the branches check on each other.
Congress on the President
congress can overide any veto by 2/3 vote
Congress on Courts
Congress can check the decisions from the court
President on Congress
President on Courts
can veto any law
Courts on Congress
Courts on President
The courts declare laws or presidential actions as unconstitutional.
Amending the Constitution Process 1
Both houses need to pass the proposed amendment by 2/3 vote.
House: 290/435 Senate: 66/100
3/4 of all the state legislatures are needed to pass the proposal: 38/50