Which of the following best reflects the sequence of events in the timeline for the ratification of a constitutional amendment?(1 point)
Responses
ratification, certification, proposal
ratification, certification, proposal
proposal, certification, ratification
proposal, certification, ratification
certification, ratification, proposal
certification, ratification, proposal
proposal, ratification, certification
proposal, ratification, certification
The correct sequence of events in the timeline for the ratification of a constitutional amendment is:
proposal, ratification, certification.
The correct answer is "proposal, ratification, certification."
This sequence of events reflects the typical process for the ratification of a constitutional amendment in the United States. Here's an explanation of each step:
1. Proposal: The first step is the proposal of a constitutional amendment. This can be done in two ways: by a two-thirds majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, or by a two-thirds majority vote in a national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures.
2. Ratification: After a constitutional amendment has been proposed, it must be ratified by the states. This can be done in two ways as well: either by three-fourths of the state legislatures approving the amendment, or by three-fourths of the states holding special ratifying conventions and approving the amendment.
3. Certification: Once the necessary number of states have ratified the amendment, it must be certified by the Archivist of the United States. The certification process involves confirming that the amendment has been properly ratified and documenting it as part of the official Constitution.
Therefore, the correct sequence is proposal, ratification, and certification, as reflected in the first option: "proposal, ratification, certification."