In the second step of the Constitutional amendment
process, each state votes on whether to ratify the
amendment. For the amendment to pass, ___ of all the
states must vote to ratify. (1 point)
a. two thirds
b.three fourths
c. three fifths
d. 51 percent
b. three fourths
The correct answer is b. three fourths.
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the process of Constitutional amendment and the requirement for ratification by the states.
The first step in the Constitutional amendment process is proposing the amendment. This can be done either by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Congress or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures.
The second step is ratification. Once an amendment is proposed, it needs to be ratified by the states to become part of the Constitution. In this step, each state votes on whether to ratify the amendment.
Now let's look at the options provided:
a. two-thirds: This option aligns with the first step of proposing an amendment, where a two-thirds majority vote is required. However, this is not the requirement for ratification by the states.
b. three-fourths: This option refers to the correct requirement for ratification by the states. To pass an amendment, three-fourths (or 75%) of all the states must vote to ratify it.
c. three-fifths: This option is not the correct requirement for ratification by the states.
d. 51 percent: This option refers to a simple majority, or more than half of the votes. However, it is not the required threshold for ratification by the states for a Constitutional amendment.
Therefore, the correct answer is b. three-fourths.