Question

Which of the following correctly describes a method of amending the Constitution?(1 point)
Responses

proposal by the states and ratification by Congress
proposal by the states and ratification by Congress

proposal by Congress and ratification by the states
proposal by Congress and ratification by the states

proposal by a national convention and ratification by Congress
proposal by a national convention and ratification by Congress

proposal by Congress and ratification by a national convention

Answer 1

The correct description of a method of amending the Constitution is:

**proposal by Congress and ratification by the states.**

This method is outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which states that an amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states.