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

The correct answer to the question "What is the most common method for proposing and ratifying formal amendments to the U.S. Constitution?" is Option B: Proposed by Congress, ratified by state legislatures..

The other options — A) Proposed by national convention, ratified by state conventions., C) Proposed by Congress, ratified by state conventions., D) Proposed by national convention, ratified by state legislatures. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: 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 bee…