Question

Ratifying an amendment takes __________ of state legislatures or both houses of congress, whereas proposing an amendment requires only __________ of state legislatures or both Houses of Congress.
A.
one-third . . . two-thirds
B.
three-fourths . . . one-third
C.
two-thirds . . . three-fourths
D.
three-fourths . . . two-thirds

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. three-fourths . . . one-third.

Ratifying an amendment takes three-fourths of state legislatures or both houses of Congress, whereas proposing an amendment requires only two-thirds of state legislatures or both houses of Congress.