amendment
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On the one hand, the Constitution is moribund with respect to formal amendment.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Virginia’s constitution requires that the legislature approve a proposed amendment twice—once before and once after an election of state lawmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
In defense of the Legislature, the state’s attorneys said the proposed amendment was approved before election day, which complies with the state Constitution.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
However, after Callais, Democratic lawmakers decided against moving forward with the amendment.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
Although Prohibition ultimately failed and was repealed, Sunday refused to give up the fight against alcohol, calling for the reintroduction of the Prohibition amendment.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
Vocabulary lists containing amendment
U.S. Government Lingo
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13th Amendment (1865)
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