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Which of the following describes the most common way to formally amend the U.S. Constitution?

A Proposed by a national convention and ratified by two-thirds of state legislatures.
B Proposed by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures.
C Proposed by the President and ratified by a three-fourths vote of both houses of Congress.
D Proposed by a majority vote in both houses of Congress and ratified by two-thirds of state conventions.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The most common method for amending the Constitution involves a proposal by a two-thirds vote of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures. This ensures broad consensus.

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