Which of the following scenarios represents a way an amendment can become law
An amendment can become law through the following scenario:
- Scenario: Proposal and Ratification by Congress and States
- Step 1: An amendment is proposed by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Step 2: The proposed amendment is then sent to the states for ratification, where it requires approval by three-fourths (or 38) of the states.
- Step 3: Once the required number of states ratify the amendment, it becomes law and is added to the Constitution.