Proposing Amendments to the Constitution

Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Amendment Process

Article V of the U.S. Constitution prescribes the procedure for amending the Constitution. This process allows for the document to be adapted over time, reflecting the will and needs of the populace. However, the framers intentionally designed this process to be quite rigorous, requiring a substantial consensus for amendments to be ratified. Which of the following correctly identifies a method through which amendments can be proposed under Article V?

Proposed by a national referendum with majority approval.

Proposed by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress.

Proposed by a majority vote in state legislatures.

Proposed by a convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures.

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