Question

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
Responses

A
The voters approve the amendment in a national election.
The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

B
The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony
The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony

C
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

D
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment

Answer 1

C

The final step is ratification by three-fourths of the states (usually by state legislatures). Congress (two‑thirds of both houses) proposes the amendment first; the president and a national vote have no formal role.