Which amendment is the only one in the history of the United States that was ratified by state conventions rather than state legislatures?

a) Amendment 26

b) Amendment 24

c) Amendment 21

d) Amendment 22

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Maximo Brandt

7 November, 20:58

Which amendment is the only one in the history of the United States that was ratified by state conventions rather than state legislatures?

a) Amendment 26

b) Amendment 24

c) Amendment 21

d) Amendment 22

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Bradley Banks · Answer 1

Congress passed the 21st Amendment in February 1933. It was ratified by a series of state conventions rather than by state legislatures, which have been used to ratify every other amendment, as Congress felt that many state legislators remained beholden to pro-Prohibition interests

Joey Hess · Answer 2

Joey Hess 7 November, 23:11

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the answer is A. amendment 26

Which amendment is the only one in the history of the United States that was ratified by state conventions rather than state legislatures?a) Amendment 26b) Amendment 24c) Amendment 21d) Amendment 22

Which amendment is the only one in the history of the United States that was ratified by state conventions rather than state legislatures?

a) Amendment 26

b) Amendment 24

c) Amendment 21

d) Amendment 22