Which part of the Constitution describes the process to amend the document?

Which part of the Constitution describes the process to amend the document?

• A. The Preamble
• B. Article V
• C. Article IV
• D. Article II

Answer: (B)

Amending the Constitution is described in Article V. It provides two ways to propose amendments: a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress, or a national convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures. After an amendment is proposed, it must be ratified by three-fourths of the states, either through state legislatures or through state ratifying conventions, as Congress decides. This two-step process—proposal then ratification—with high thresholds ensures that amendments reflect broad consensus and not quick, narrow changes. Note that the text does not set a universal deadline for ratification, though Congress can designate deadlines for a given proposal.

Amending the Constitution is described in Article V. It provides two ways to propose amendments: a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress, or a national convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures. After an amendment is proposed, it must be ratified by three-fourths of the states, either through state legislatures or through state ratifying conventions, as Congress decides. This two-step process—proposal then ratification—with high thresholds ensures that amendments reflect broad consensus and not quick, narrow changes. Note that the text does not set a universal deadline for ratification, though Congress can designate deadlines for a given proposal.