The Hebrew people were different from most other Middle Eastern societies because they: used war to expand their territory.
were monotheistic.
had a law code.
were ruled by kings.

- three-quarters or two-thirds..

- "the constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the house of representatives and the senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures."

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