Explain the constitutional amendment process. List the two choices available for each step of the process.

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Step 1:
Option 1: Proposing an Amendment by Congress - The first option is for a proposed amendment to be introduced and passed by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Option 2: Proposing an Amendment by a National Convention - The second option is for a proposed amendment to be called for by two-thirds (currently 34) of the state legislatures, which would then lead to the creation of a national convention to propose the amendment.

Step 2:
Option 1: Ratification by State Legislatures - The first option is for the proposed amendment to be ratified by three-fourths (currently 38) of the state legislatures, which involves passing the amendment through the standard legislative process within each state.
Option 2: Ratification by State Conventions - The second option is for the proposed amendment to be ratified by three-fourths (currently 38) of special state conventions, which are specifically called for the purpose of considering and voting on the proposed amendment.