An amendment must be ratified by three-fourths (38) of the states within a proscribed deadline in order to be passed. What has to happen first before an amendment is sent to the states for consideration? A. Two-thirds of both the House and the Senate must agree that the amendment be proposed. B. The amendment must be written by members of the House and Senate and then tested in a case before the Supreme Court. C. The amendment must be written and signed by the president of the United States. D. A convention of federal judges must be called for the express purpose of voting on an amendme.

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Elijah Salinas

23 December, 03:19

An amendment must be ratified by three-fourths (38) of the states within a proscribed deadline in order to be passed. What has to happen first before an amendment is sent to the states for consideration? A. Two-thirds of both the House and the Senate must agree that the amendment be proposed. B. The amendment must be written by members of the House and Senate and then tested in a case before the Supreme Court. C. The amendment must be written and signed by the president of the United States. D. A convention of federal judges must be called for the express purpose of voting on an amendme.

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Dean Oneal · Answer 1

"All 27 Amendments have been ratified after two-thirds of the House and Senate approve of the proposal and send it to the states for a vote. Then, three-fourths of the states must affirm the proposed Amendment."

Therefore your answer should be:

A. Two-thirds of both the House and the Senate must agree that the amendment be proposed