after Congress has approved a proposed amendment to the constitution, what then must take place before that amendment becomes law

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19 July, 13:21

after Congress has approved a proposed amendment to the constitution, what then must take place before that amendment becomes law

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Fatty · Answer 1

it is either : B. Three-quarters of the states must approve.

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After Congress has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution, three-quarters of the states must approve it to become law.

The procedure for amending the Constitution is regulated by Article Five of the Constitution of the United States of America. It states that, after the official proposal, a constitutional amendment has to be ratified by the legislatures of, or by conventions within, at least three quarters of the states.

Zaria Melendez · Answer 2

This question is incomplete, here's the complete question.

After Congress has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution, what then must take place before that amendment becomes law?

The president must approve it.

Three-quarters of the states must approve it.

The Supreme Court must approve it.

Half of the states must approve it.

Answer: Three-quarters of the states must approve it.

Explanation:

Article V of the Constitution establishes the proper procedure for the Constitution to be amended. There are two requirements for an amendment to be added to the Constitution: it has to be approved by at least two-thirds of each House of Congress and ratified by at least three-quarters of the different states (38 of 50 States).