Principles of American government · Question 5 of 12

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

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  • B Through amendments

Explanation

Changes are made only through amendments under the process of Article V: proposal by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress, ratification by three-fourths of the states. The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution but does not change its text. The U.S. Constitution has no nationwide referendum.

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