Question

Which of the following accurately completes the diagram below regarding the proposal and ratification of constitutional amendments?

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Responses

A
Two-thirds of each chamber of Congress votes to propose
an amendment
Two-thirds of each chamber of Congress votes to propose an amendment

B
Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose
an amendment
Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose an amendment

C
Two-thirds of natural born citizens nationwide vote to propose
an amendment
Two-thirds of natural born citizens nationwide vote to propose an amendment

D
Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose an amendment

Answer 1

Neither A–D is exactly correct. The Constitution requires an amendment to be proposed by two‑thirds of both houses of Congress (or by a national convention called at the request of two‑thirds of state legislatures) and ratified by three‑fourths of the states (either their legislatures or state ratifying conventions). None of the four choices as written matches that process.