To amend the constitution, a two‑thirds majority is required in each chamber of the National Assembly. The Senate has 109 members and the House of Representatives has 360 members. Party Z controls 70 Senate seats and 200 House seats. The remaining seats are held by opposition parties.

(a) Can Party Z pass a constitutional amendment without any support from opposition members?
(b) If not, what is the minimum number of opposition members Party Z must persuade in each chamber to reach the required two‑thirds majority?

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To amend the constitution, a two‑thirds majority is required in each chamber of the National Assembly. The Senate has 109 members and the House of Representatives has 360 members. Party Z controls 70 Senate seats and 200 House seats. The remaining seats are held by opposition parties.

(a) Can Party Z pass a constitutional amendment without any support from opposition members?  
(b) If not, what is the minimum number of opposition members Party Z must persuade in each chamber to reach the required two‑thirds majority?

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No; 3 Senate members and 40 House members

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