I have two question i am having trouble with!

Question

1.name and explain 3 elements that must be considered before drafting language to amend the U.S Constitution?

I came up with:
The action being taken
The necessity of said action
The intent of the amendment

i need help explaining, or giving examples of these 3 elements!

2.List 2 primary paths you would pursue to amend the U.S Constution and cite the applicable sections of the constitution

(where can i find examples to answer this?)

Thanks!!

Answer 1

The 26th Amendment is easy to understand.
The action was lowering the voting age to 18.
It was deemed necessary because 18-year-olds were being drafted into the armed forces.
The intent was the same as the action.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-sixth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

2.
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/constitution/

Answer 2

For question 2, have you read the constitution at all? It'd all in there.