Which of the following is the part of the ratification process in the U.S. Constitution that has never been used?(1 point)
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three-fourths of state conventions ratify an amendment
three-fourths of state conventions ratify an amendment
three-fourths of state legislatures ratify an amendment
three-fourths of state legislatures ratify an amendment
Congress calls for a national constitutional convention
Congress calls for a national constitutional convention
Congress votes by two-thirds majority vote to propose an amendment
Congress calls for a national constitutional convention
The part of the ratification process in the U.S. Constitution that has never been used is:
- Congress calls for a national constitutional convention.
The part of the ratification process in the U.S. Constitution that has never been used is "Congress calls for a national constitutional convention." This option refers to the possibility of Congress calling for a convention to propose amendments to the Constitution. While this is outlined in Article V of the Constitution, all amendments thus far have been proposed by Congress itself or by a national convention called by Congress, rather than by a convention called directly as a result of Congress's actions. So, the correct answer is:
- Congress calls for a national constitutional convention.