Amending the Constitution Methods Quiz

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What is Method 1 for formally amending the Constitution?

Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress and ratified by the President
Proposed by a simple majority in Congress and ratified by 2/4 of the state legislatures
Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures (correct)
Proposed at a national convention called by Congress and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures

What is Method 2 for formally amending the Constitution?

Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress and ratified by conventions held in 3/4 of the states (correct)
Proposed by a simple majority in Congress and ratified by a simple majority of the states
Proposed at a national convention and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures
Proposed by the President and ratified by 2/3 of the states

What is Method 3 for formally amending the Constitution?

Proposed at a national convention called by Congress when requested by 2/3 of the states and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures (correct)
Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress and ratified by a simple majority of the state legislatures
Proposed by the President and ratified by Congress
Proposed at a national convention with a simple majority and ratified by conventions in the states

What is Method 4 for formally amending the Constitution?

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Formal Methods to Amend the Constitution

Method 1:
- Proposed through a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress.
- Requires ratification by 3/4 of state legislatures.
Method 2:
- Proposed by a 2/3 vote in Congress.
- Ratification occurs via conventions in 3/4 of the states.
Method 3:
- Initiated at a national convention called by Congress, upon the request of 2/3 of the states.
- Ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures.
Method 4:
- Through a national convention called by Congress when 2/3 of states request it.
- Requires ratification via conventions in 3/4 of the states.