Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

What is the most common way to amend the U.S. Constitution?

1. Proposal by a majority vote of state governors, approval by Congress

2. Proposal by a 2/3 majority of Congress, approval by 3/4 of state legislatures

3. Proposal by the President, approval by a 2/3 majority of state legislatures

4. Public referendum in a national vote

The correct answer is: Proposal by a 2/3 majority of Congress, approval by 3/4 of state legislatures

The most common way to amend the U.S. Constitution is by proposing an amendment with a 2/3 majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then having it ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures. The other options are incorrect because they do not follow this process. Option A does not involve Congress at all and instead requires the approval of state governors, which is not how amendments are typically proposed. Option C involves the President, who does not have the power to propose amendments. Option D suggests a public referendum, which is not mentioned in the Constitution as a way to amend it. This is why B is the most common and accurate answer.