Which of the following correctly lists the two methods for proposing amendments?

• A. By National Convention only
• B. By Congress with a simple majority
• C. By Congress (2/3 vote) and National Convention (2/3rds)
• D. By state governors with majority

Answer: (C)

Amendments can be proposed in two routes. One route is through Congress, where both the Senate and the House must approve the proposed amendment with a two-thirds vote. The other route is a national convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures, which would itself propose amendments. Both routes are outlined in Article V, and either can be used to start an amendment process.

This is why the two-method option is the correct choice: it includes both ways amendments can be brought forward. A simple majority in Congress isn’t enough, and governors don’t have a role in proposing amendments. After an amendment is proposed through either route, it still must be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution.