Which of the following is not a way to propose an amendment to the Constitution? 1.) A two-thirds vote in the Supreme Court 2.) A petition signed by a majority of US citizens 3.) A... Which of the following is not a way to propose an amendment to the Constitution? 1.) A two-thirds vote in the Supreme Court 2.) A petition signed by a majority of US citizens 3.) A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress 4.) A national convention called by Congress at the request of at least two-thirds of the state legislatures.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which option listed is not a valid method for proposing an amendment to the Constitution. It provides four options related to constitutional amendment processes.
Answer
A petition signed by a majority of US citizens.
The final answer is that a petition signed by a majority of US citizens is not a way to propose an amendment to the Constitution.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that a petition signed by a majority of US citizens is not a way to propose an amendment to the Constitution.
More Information
The United States Constitution provides two primary methods for proposing amendments: either by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress or by a national convention called at the request of two-thirds of state legislatures. A petition signed by US citizens is not a recognized process.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming popular vote or citizen initiatives play a direct role in the constitutional amendment process, similar to some state-level processes.
Sources
- Constitutional Amendment Process | National Archives - archives.gov
- The Article V Convention to Propose Constitutional Amendments - crsreports.congress.gov
- Convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution - en.wikipedia.org
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