Question

How many states must request a national convention to amend the US Constitution?

1) 10 states
2) 15 states
3) 20 states
4) 25 states

Answer 1

Answer: (a) 10 states

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

To initiate a national convention for amending the U.S. Constitution is 10 states. The correct answer is option 1) 10 states.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Article V of the US Constitution, a national convention to amend the Constitution can be called by Congress if two-thirds of both houses agree or if two-thirds of the legislatures of the states request it.

In this case, it would require the legislatures of at least ten states to request a national convention to amend the Constitution. The correct answer is option 1) 10 states.