Which bodies of government are involved in the process of amending the Constitution? A. Congress and state legislatures
B. State legislatures and the president
C. Congress and the Supreme Court
D. The Supreme Court and the president
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Which bodies of government are involved in the process of amending the Constitution? A. Congress and state legislatures
B. State legislatures and the president
C. Congress and the Supreme Court
D. The Supreme Court and the president
The correct answer is A. Congress and state legislatures.
Explanation: To amend the Constitution, there are two main steps involving Congress and state legislatures. First, an amendment can be proposed either by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Congress or by a convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures. After an amendment is proposed, it must be ratified by three-fourths (38 out of 50) of the state legislatures or by conventions in those states. This process ensures that both the federal and state governments are involved in constitutional changes.