To pass a proposed amendment to the Constitution, the following steps must be followed in the correct order:
1. An amendment is proposed: This is the first step where an amendment to the Constitution is suggested. This can be initiated by Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures.
2. Two-thirds of Congress must approve: If the amendment is proposed by Congress, it must be approved by a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This ensures that there is significant support for the proposed change.
3. Three-quarters of states must approve: After Congress approves the proposed amendment, it must be ratified by three-quarters of the state legislatures. This means that 38 out of the 50 states must agree to the amendment for it to become a part of the Constitution.
4. The proposed amendment becomes law: Once three-quarters of the states have ratified the amendment, it becomes law and is officially added to the Constitution.
By following these steps in the correct order, a proposed amendment can successfully pass and become a part of the United States Constitution.
