Constitution

Federated States of Micronesia 1978 Constitution (reviewed 1990)

ARTICLE XIV. AMENDMENTS

Section 1

An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a constitutional convention, popular initiative, or Congress in a manner provided by law. A proposed amendment shall become a part of the Constitution when approved by 3/4 of the votes cast on that amendment in each of 3/4 of the states. If conflicting constitutional amendments submitted to the voters at the same election are approved, the amendment receiving the highest number of affirmative votes shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.

Section 2

At least every 10 years, Congress shall submit to the voters the question, “Shall there be a convention to revise or amend the Constitution?” If a majority of ballots cast upon the question is in the affirmative, delegates to the convention shall be chosen no later than the next regular election, unless Congress provides for the selection of delegates earlier at a special election.