The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress..."

Question

-United States Constitution, Article V

Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?

(1 point)
Responses

The intent of Article V is to provide the legislative branch with the power of ratification.
The intent of Article V is to provide the legislative branch with the power of ratification.

New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.
New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.

Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.

Answer 1

The best summary of the excerpt is:

New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.

This option accurately captures the process outlined in Article V for proposing amendments, which involves either a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Congress or an application from two-thirds of the state legislatures.