The exchange of messages between different systems is a necessary part of solving the problems that BizTalk Server addresses. The real goal, however, is to define and execute business processes based on the applications. The BizTalk Server engine uses orchestrations to define the logic of these business processes. To create and evaluate groups of business rules, it uses the Business Rule Engine. This section describes both orchestrations and the Business Rule Engine. Using Orchestrations.
Proposing an amendment means Congress requesting the states to vote on adding an amendment to the Constitution. The states then vote in favor of (or not) the issue of the amendment being added to the Constitution (ratification - agreeing with Congress that it should be added). So.......... proposing is a function of Congress, ratification is a function of the states. Any senator or congressman can propose an amendment to the constitution but it will require a yes vote by 2/3 vote for both houses and 3/4 of the state legislatures to ratify or approve the amendment.
2. amendment-a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.). statement-a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; according to his statement he was in London on that day.