which of the following is necessary to propose a new amendment to the constitution

Answer 1

In order to propose a new amendment to the United States Constitution, the following is necessary:

1. Proposal by Congress: The amendment can be proposed by either the House of Representatives or the Senate. It requires a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.

2. Proposal by Constitutional Convention: Alternatively, a new amendment can be proposed if two-thirds (currently 34 out of 50) of state legislatures call for a constitutional convention. This method has never been used to propose an amendment.

3. Consent of the States: Once an amendment is proposed, it must be ratified by three-fourths (currently 38 out of 50) of the state legislatures. This can be done through the state legislature or through specially called state conventions, depending on what method is chosen by Congress.

It is important to note that proposing an amendment does not guarantee its adoption. The process for ratifying an amendment is separate and involves significant further steps.