Understanding the Amendment Process of the Constitution

Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Amendment Process

Article V of the United States Constitution outlines a two-step process for amending the Constitution. This process requires significant consensus among the states and Congress. Given this context, which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of the amendment process?

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

To become ratified, an amendment requires approval from three-fourths of the state legislatures or from conventions in three-fourths of the states.

An amendment cannot be proposed for a period of five years after the Constitution is ratified.

All amendments must be signed by the President before they can be proposed in Congress.

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