Question

Once an amendment is officially proposed, how is it made a part of the Constitution? A) It must be passed by two-thirds of Congress and signed by the president. B) It must be ratified by three-fourths of the states through their legislatures or constitutional conventions. C) It is studied by the Supreme Court and ratified by them. D) It goes to a special committee, then to the president for signing.

Answer 1

The answer is B. Amendments proposed by Congress or convention become valid only when ratified by the legislatures of, or conventions in, three-fourths of the states