When an amendment is ratified by three-fourths of Congress or by three-fourths of state legislatures, it becomes part of the federal Constitution, and all states-even those that did not ratify the amendment-must follow the laws in the new amendment.

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Amir

13 July, 10:11

When an amendment is ratified by three-fourths of Congress or by three-fourths of state legislatures, it becomes part of the federal Constitution, and all states-even those that did not ratify the amendment-must follow the laws in the new amendment.

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Lillianna Dominguez · Answer 1

False.

An amendment needs at least

2/3 of Congress or

3/4 of the states (legislatures)

in order for it to become part of

the U. S. Constitution.

Everything else is correct.

When an amendment is ratified by three-fourths of Congress or by three-fourths of state legislatures, it becomes part of the federal Constitution, and all states-even those that did not ratify the amendment-must follow the laws in the new amendment.True or False

When an amendment is ratified by three-fourths of Congress or by three-fourths of state legislatures, it becomes part of the federal Constitution, and all states-even those that did not ratify the amendment-must follow the laws in the new amendment.

True or False