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how have the powers of the legislative branch changed since the writing of the constitution?

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Answer:

Individual senators and representatives propose many constitutional amendments each year. For an amendment to become law, it must first pass both chambers of Congress by a two-thirds vote or be proposed by two-thirds of the state legislatures.

Explanation: Under Article V, there are two ways to propose amendments to the Constitution and two ways to ratify them.

To propose an amendment.

To ratify (vote for and adopt) an amendment. a. Three-fourths of the state legislatures approve it, or. b. Ratifying conventions in threefourths of the states approve it. Other Information.

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