Understanding the Amendment Process

The process of amending the U.S. Constitution is vital for maintaining a dynamic framework of governance. According to Article V of the Constitution, there are two methods for proposing amendments: one involves a two-thirds vote in both chambers of Congress, and the other involves a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures. To ratify an amendment, it must be approved by either three-fourths of the state legislatures or three-fourths of state conventions. Given this information, which of the following statements about the amendment process is true?