Key Aspects of the U.S. Amendment Process

Very Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Amendment Process

Consider the complexities of the U.S. constitutional amendment process as outlined in Article V of the Constitution. This process requires a supermajority in both houses of Congress for a proposed amendment to pass or must be called into session by two-thirds of state legislatures. Additionally, once proposed, an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or conventions. Given this framework, which of the following statements accurately reflects a key aspect of the amendment process?

An amendment can be ratified by a simple majority vote in either Congress or state legislatures.

The process for amending the Constitution has never been changed since its inception.

Amendments may be proposed by either a national convention called for this purpose or by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress.

Amendments cannot be proposed as part of the congressional session agenda.

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