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In simpler terms, Article XVIII outlines the process of changing the Constitution. If two-thirds of Congress or two-thirds of state legislatures request it, a convention can be held to propose changes. Any proposed amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years. The states can ratify the amendment through their legislatures or through conventions. No amendment can take away a state's equal representation in the Senate without that state's consent. Congress must ensure that every state has a republican form of government and must protect them against invasion and domestic violence. For example, if a group of citizens want to change a part of the Constitution, they would need to gather support from two-thirds of Congress or two-thirds of state legislatures. Once they have that support, a convention would be held to propose the changes. The proposed amendment would then need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states. This could be done through their legislatures or through conventions.