Which statement best describes the constitutional amendment process?
It is a secretive process in which an amendment is proposed by secret ballot before being approved or vetoed by the president, who then lobbies Congress to ratify it.
It is a simple process in which an amendment must be introduced and approved by a simple majority in Congress and at least half of the states.
It is an intentionally difficult process in which an amendment must be proposed and approved by two-thirds of Congress or two-thirds of the state legislatures before being ratified by three-fourths of the states.(I think this one)
It is a unique process in which the public proposes an amendment and votes on it in a special election before sending it to the Supreme Court, which can ratify it if five of the nine judges agree that it is constitutional.
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The correct answer is:
"It is an intentionally difficult process in which an amendment must be proposed and approved by two-thirds of Congress or two-thirds of the state legislatures before being ratified by three-fourths of the states."
To understand this, let's break down the steps involved in the constitutional amendment process:
1. Proposal: To propose a constitutional amendment, it can be done in two ways:
- Two-thirds (66.67%) of both the House of Representatives and the Senate must vote in favor of the amendment, or
- Two-thirds (66.67%) of the state legislatures can request Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose amendments.
2. Ratification: Once an amendment is proposed, it must be ratified by three-fourths (75%) of the state legislatures or by ratifying conventions in three-fourths (75%) of the states. The method of ratification is determined by Congress.
It is important to note that the president does not have veto power over constitutional amendments. The amendment process is intentionally difficult to ensure that changes to the Constitution have widespread support and are not easily manipulated by a temporary majority.
Therefore, the third option mentioned in your question accurately describes the constitutional amendment process.