Topic: Demystifying the Constitutional Amendment Process and Its Checks and Balances
When: Tuesday 7/29/2025 at 2:00 pm ET
While we often think of check and balances as a balance of power and restrictions the branches have on each other, the Constitutional amendment process, as outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution, is full of checks and balances as well!
What are the two ways an amendment to the Constitution may be proposed, and the two ways an amendment may be ratified? Hint: In addition to Congress, the founders gave “We the People” this power as an important check on the power of the national government.
Which methods have historically been utilized to propose and ratify Constitutional amendments, and how close are we to a Constitutional Convention actually being called for by the states?
What is the required vote for Congress to present a proposed Constitutional amendment to the states for ratification and what is the percentage of states needed to ratify an amendment?
Join us as Tuesday, July 29 as we demystify the Constitutional Amendment process and its built in checks and balances with our expert guest!