Which of the following is necessary to propose a new amendment to the constitution
A-approval by a popular vote held in every state
B-approval by 2/3 of the house and senate
C-approval by 3 quarters of the house and senate
D- approval by the legislatures in at least 3/4 of the state
D- approval by the legislatures in at least 3/4 of the states
The correct answer is B- approval by 2/3 of the House and Senate.
To propose a new amendment to the constitution, the necessary requirement is:
B- Approval by 2/3 of the House and Senate.
Explanation:
The process of proposing a new amendment to the United States Constitution is outlined in Article V of the Constitution. There are two methods specified for proposing amendments:
1. Two-thirds (2/3) of both the House of Representatives and the Senate must vote in favor of proposing the amendment. This means that a proposal must receive a supermajority vote in both chambers of Congress.
2. Alternatively, a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds (2/3) of the state legislatures can propose amendments. However, this method has never been used to date.
In this context, option B is the correct answer as it aligns with the requirement of obtaining approval from 2/3 of both the House and Senate to propose a new constitutional amendment.