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azncindy619

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Explain the informal methods of amending the Constitution and why such methods are useful.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Article VII specified that at least __________ states would have to ratify the proposed Constitution for it to become law.
 
  Fill in the blank with the correct words.


chreslie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Identify judicial interpretation, social and cultural change, and technological change as the three common informal methods of informally changing the Constitution.
2. Explain that formal amendment to the Constitution is very difficult and, at times, society needs to be able to respond to changing social conditions more rapidly.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: nine


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