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What is the essential difference between a constitutional amendment and a law passed by Congress?

April 26, 2017Amendment Congress constitutional Essential government Law politics

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What is the essential difference between a constitutional amendment and a law passed by Congress?

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A law that is passed by Congress can be deemed as unconstitutional based on other provisions in the Constitution. A Constitutional amendment changes the Constitution and can not be judged as unconstitutional. Constitutional amendments carry more authority.