Which of the following methods may be used to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution?
I. By the passage of a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress
II. By the request of three-fourths of the state legislatures
III. By a national constitutional convention called by Congress on the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures
a. I only
b. II only
c. III only
d. I and II only
e. I and III only
Answer: e. I and III only
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