aa procedure

Question 1

Article V of the U.S. Constitution Proposal

Answer 1

be proposed by either a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Congress or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures
19th AA

Question 2

Article V of the U.S. Constitution Ratification

Answer 2

After proposal, an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions within the states, as determined by Congress
21st AA

Question 3

Dillon v. Gloss

Answer 3

ratification process of the 18th Amendment to the United States
whether Congress had the authority to set a time limit for the ratification of constitutional amendments
U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Congress’s power to set time limits for ratification

Question 4

India AA

Answer 4

bill introduced in either house of Parliament
must be passed by a Simple majority (50+1)/special majority
certain amendments affecting federalism or changes in the powers of states require ratification by a majority of state legislatures

Question 5

Switzreland AA

Answer 5

Federal Assembly
Popular Initiative

Question 6

Federal Assembly

Answer 6

The Swiss Federal Assembly, consisting of the National Council and the Council of States, can propose constitutional amendments. A two-thirds majority vote in both houses is required to initiate an amendment

Question 7

Popular Initiative

Answer 7

Swiss citizens can propose amendments through a citizens’ initiative. To do this, they must collect signatures from at least 100,000 eligible voters within 18 months. If successful, the initiative is put to a national vote.

Question 8

Swtizerland Ratification

Answer 8

National Majority: The proposed amendment must be approved by a majority of voters participating in a nationwide referendum.
b. Cantonal Majority: The proposed amendment must also be approved by a majority of Switzerland’s 26 cantons. Each canton has one vote, regardless of its population size