Understanding the Constitutional Amendment Process

Very Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Amendment Process

The United States Constitution can be amended through a specific process established in Article V. Understanding this process is key to grasping how the nation's legal foundation can evolve. Each amendment must go through rigorous steps, often requiring broad consensus across federal and state governments. Which of the following statements best describes an aspect of the amendment process that highlights its potential challenges and the high threshold for making constitutional changes?

Amendments can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress or by a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures.

Once proposed, amendments can be ratified by a simple majority vote in any one of the state legislatures.

All proposed amendments must receive approval from the President to become part of the Constitution.

Any amendment that fails to be ratified within a five-year period is automatically discarded, regardless of state support.

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