Note 2
THE FEDERALIST. No. LXXXV.
It may rather be said TEN, for though two thirds may set on foot the measure, three fourths must ratify.
…osed should once be ratified by all the States as it stands, alterations in it may at any time be effected by nine States. Here, then, the chances are as thirteen to nine[2] in favor of subsequent amendment, rather than of the original adoption of an entire system.
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