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Joint Resolution

A legislative measure that, if passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President (or if it proposes a constitutional amendment, ratified by the states), has the force of law. Used for proposing constitutional amendments, declaring war, or authorizing minor official actions.

Constitutional Amendment

A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. It requires a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate, and then ratification by three-fourths of the states.

Ratification

The formal approval of an amendment to the Constitution by the states. For a proposed amendment to become part of the Constitution, it must be ratified by at least three-fourths of the state legislatures.

Legislatures of three-fourths of the several States

Refers to the legislative bodies (state senates and houses of representatives) in at least 38 of the 50 U.S. states, whose approval is required for a constitutional amendment to be adopted.

Grandfather Clause

A provision in a new law or regulation that exempts certain individuals or entities from its application if they were already doing something before the new rule took effect.