How many state legislatures need to ratify a proposed amendment before it becomes part of the U. S. Constitution?

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Myla Martinez

22 July, 12:22

How many state legislatures need to ratify a proposed amendment before it becomes part of the U. S. Constitution?

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Rayan Stafford · Answer 1

Whether amendments are first proposed by the states or Congress, three quarters of the states must ratify (or approve) them before they become a part of the Constitution-the law of the land. There are a total of 27 amendments. The first 10 comprise the Bill of Rights, which was ratified in 1791.