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Explain the constitutional amendment process. List the two choices available for each step of the process.


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Step 1:

Option 1:

Option 2:


Step 2:

Option 1:

Option 2:

(4 points)

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The constitutional amendment process in the United States is outlined in Article V of the Constitution. It involves two main steps: proposal and ratification. Below are the choices available for each step of the process:

Step 1: Proposal

Option 1: An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Option 2: An amendment can be proposed by a national convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures.

Step 2: Ratification

Option 1: An amendment can be ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths (38 out of 50) of the states.

Option 2: An amendment can be ratified by conventions held in three-fourths (38 out of 50) of the states.