Question

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. An amendment can be proposed by ___ of each house of Congress. Amendments can also be proposed by ___ called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of state legislatures. Ratification of an amendment requires approval from three-fourths of ___. Amendments can also be ratified with the approval of three-fourths of ___.

a) A majority, a constitutional convention, the states, state legislatures
b) Two-thirds, a popular vote, Congress, the people
c) A minority, a local referendum, the president, federal agencies
d) A unanimous vote, a royal decree, the Supreme Court, foreign nations

Answer 1

An amendment can be proposed by two-thirds of each house of Congress, or by a constitutional convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of state legislatures. Ratification of an amendment requires approval from three-fourths of the states, or three-fourths of state legislatures.

Step-by-step explanation:

An amendment can be proposed by two-thirds of each house of Congress. Amendments can also be proposed by a constitutional convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of state legislatures. Ratification of an amendment requires approval from three-fourths of the states. Amendments can also be ratified with the approval of three-fourths of state legislatures.