When an Amendment to the U

question 27

Multiple Choice

When an amendment to the U.S.Constitution is proposed by Congress,the Texas legislature may vote for ratification using which procedure?

• A) A simple resolution passed by a two-thirds vote in both chambers
• B) A joint resolution requiring a simple majority vote in each body
• C) A joint resolution passed by both houses and a popular referendum
• D) A concurrent resolution passed by a three-fifths vote and signed by the governor
• E) A simple resolution requiring a unanimous vote in both chambers

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