How can an amendment to the U.S. Constitution be proposed?

How can an amendment to the U.S.

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ABy a presidential executive order.
BBy a majority vote in the Supreme Court.
CBy a national referendum with a simple majority.
DBy a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.

✓ Correct answer: D. By a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be proposed either by a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures.

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