| A | B |
|---|
| amend | to change |
| amendment | a formal change to the Constitution |
| propose | to introduce/suggest |
| ratification | to approve through voting |
| necessary | needed |
| complex | difficult |
| how many amendments are there | 27 |
| Step 1 to amend the US Const. | Proposal by Congress/Convention |
| Step 2 to amend the US Const. | Ratification by the states |
| Step 1 to amend the VA Const. | Proposal by the general assembly |
| Step 2 to amend the VA Const. | Ratification by the voters in VA |
| The VA Constitution | has been rewritten several times |
| The US Constitution | has never been rewritten |
