Which of the following is the first step in the amendment process under the Constitution?

A. Proposal and debate of a new idea

B. House of Representatives passes a new proposal

C. Senate votes on whether they will hear a new proposal

D. Ratification of at least three-fourths of the state legislatures

B

Explanation:

Step 1: Two-thirds of both houses of Congress pass a proposed constitutional amendment ... o Step 1: Two-thirds of state legislatures (34 states) ask for Congress to call "a convention for proposing amendments." o Step 2: States send delegates to this convention, where they can propose amendments to the Constitution

the answer is B.