Question

1. Which of the following is true concerning proposing an amendment to the Constitution?

Select one:
a.
2/3 of the voters must agree to its proposal.
b.
3/4 of state conventions must call for a convention to propose it
c.
2/3 of the state legislatures must agree to its proposal
d.
2/3 of the both the House and Senate must agree to its proposal.

Answer 1

`(2)/(3)` of the state legislatures must agree to its proposal (C).

Step-by-step explanation:

Article V of the U.S. Constitution outlines ⇒ Congress, by a two-thirds vote of both houses, can propose an amendment. This is followed by ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures or conventions.

⇒ Two thirds of the state legislatures can call for a convention to propose an amendment. This amendment is then sent to the states for ratification by three-fourths of the legislatures or conventions.

Reasoning behind incorrect options:

• Voters are not directly involved in the amendment proposal process.
• While 3/4 of state legislatures are required to ratify an amendment, only 2/3 are needed to propose one.
• While both the House and Senate must approve by two thirds, it specifies state legislatures in the question.

Hence, option C would be the most sufficient answer.