If something exhibits all of the characteristics of life, it is considered to be

alive

Explanation:

When something is exhibiting all of the characteristics of life, that that thing can be considered as alive, or rather living organism. The living organisms have lot of characteristics that distinguish them from the non living things. Some of those characteristics are that the living organisms are capable of reproducing, they use the environment to produce energy, they use chemicals to perform complex process, they are able to grow, most of them can move etc.

-an amendment is proposed.

-two-thirds of congress must approve.

-thee-quarters of states must approve.

-the proposed amendment becomes law.

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