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

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Answer 1

The constitutional amendment process can be explained as follows:

1. Proposal:
- Option 1: Two-thirds (⅔) majority vote in both houses of Congress to propose an amendment.
- Option 2: Two-thirds (⅔) of the state legislatures call for a national convention to propose amendments.

2. Ratification:
- Option 1: Three-fourths (¾) of state legislatures ratify the proposed amendment.
- Option 2: Three-fourths (¾) of state conventions ratify the proposed amendment.

Once either option of proposal and ratification is successfully completed, the amendment becomes a part of the Constitution.