National/federal governance - Main types - (Federal) Constitution

4 important questions on National/federal governance - Main types - (Federal) Constitution

What is the (Federal) Constitution?

The highest piece of national legislation

What is entrenched constitution?

A constitution that requires a specific procedure to alter specific rules on quorum & majority.

Why is the US an entrenched constitution?

Because it cannot just be changed by a simple vote by the house of representatives and the senate.
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How can the constitution be amended in the US?

Amendments are proposed by a 2/3 vote of each house of Congress or proposed 2/3 by a national convention called by Congres. And then Ratified for 3/4 of the state legislatures or 3/4 of the state conventions.

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