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What is the most common method for proposing and ratifying formal amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

A Proposed by national convention, ratified by state conventions.
B Proposed by Congress, ratified by state legislatures.
C Proposed by Congress, ratified by state conventions.
D Proposed by national convention, ratified by state legislatures.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The most common method involves an amendment being proposed by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate, then ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures. All but one amendment have been ratified this way.

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