Multiple choice

A constitutional amendment requires:

  1. a majority of the total membership of the House

  2. not less than two third majority of members present and voting

  3. a simple majority of the total members present and voting

  4. Both 1 and 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Constitution Amendment Bills have to be passed in each House of Parliament by a special majority, ie. by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the House 'present and voting'.

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