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AP United States Government and Politics
Multiple Choice

Understanding the Amendment Process in the Constitution

Medium Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Amendment Process

The amendment process in the United States Constitution is a vital mechanism for ensuring that the document remains relevant and adaptable to societal changes. Article V of the Constitution details how an amendment can be proposed and ratified. To amend the Constitution, one method involves a proposal by two-thirds of both houses of Congress, followed by ratification from three-fourths of the state legislatures. Another method is through a convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures, followed by ratification by conventions in three-fourths of the states. Given this context, which of the following statements accurately represents an aspect of the amendment process?

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