Amendment Proposal Process

Easy Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Amendment Process

In the United States, the Constitution provides a method for making amendments. This process is crucial for ensuring that the Constitution can adapt to changing societal needs while maintaining its foundational principles.

Which of the following statements accurately describes how an amendment can be proposed under the U.S. Constitution?

An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress.

An amendment can be proposed solely by state legislatures.

An amendment can be proposed by a simple majority vote in the House of Representatives.

An amendment can only be proposed by the President of the United States.

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