Skylar
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No.Damn, a whole lot of words and you didn't even address my point. Can the States change the Constitution without the involvement of the feds, yes or no?
An amendment can be sent to the states for ratification through two methods. First, proposal in congress and passage by two thirds of both houses before the States can vote on any amendment. Or second, at a convention called by congress where 2/3rds of the legislatures of the States apply for such a vote. And the States vote on such an amendment.
Meaning that congress either votes on proposing the amendment or Congress calls the convention where States vote on proposing an amendment.
Either way, congress' participation is integral.