Question

The approval of two-thirds of the states is required to make an amendment to the Constitution.

True
False

Answer 1

True. To amend the U.S. Constitution, either two-thirds of both houses of Congress must propose the amendment, or two-thirds of the state legislatures must call for a convention. After this, three-fourths of the states (which is currently 38 out of 50) must ratify the amendment for it to become part of the Constitution. The statement is slightly misleading because it refers to the approval of two-thirds of the states, but for ratification, it is three-fourths of the states that are required. However, for proposing an amendment, two-thirds is accurate in the context of Congress or state legislatures initiating it.