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CLEP US Government

Category - Gov. Institutions

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If two-thirds of Congress refused to propose an amendment allowing gay marriage, which of the following ways exist to propose such an amendment?
  1. Two-thirds vote to approve by state legislatures
  2. Supreme Court ruling
  3. Presidential executive order
  4. Two-thirds of states request a national constitutional convention where the proposal passes
  5. The President creates a national constitutional convention
Explanation
Answer: D - If two-thirds of Congress refused to propose an amendment allowing gay marriage, two-thirds of states could request a national constitutional convention where the proposal passes. Constitutional amendments can begin either in Congress or in the state legislatures. All but one of the current constitutional amendments started in Congress. This is mostly because it is easier for Congress to organize on a national matter than it is for 2/3 of states.
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