Under the amendment process, who is authorized to propose amendments by the usual method?

Under the amendment process, who is authorized to propose amendments by the usual method?

• A. The President
• B. The Supreme Court
• C. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress
• D. A national convention called by two-thirds of the states

Answer: (C)

Amendment proposals through the usual path come from Congress. When two-thirds of both chambers vote to propose an amendment, it moves forward. The President cannot initiate amendments, and the Supreme Court has no role in proposing amendments. The alternative route would be a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures, but that path is separate from the usual method. After proposal, amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution.

Amendment proposals through the usual path come from Congress. When two-thirds of both chambers vote to propose an amendment, it moves forward. The President cannot initiate amendments, and the Supreme Court has no role in proposing amendments. The alternative route would be a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures, but that path is separate from the usual method. After proposal, amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution.