Except in the state of Delaware, two steps are involved in changing constitutions:
A. proposal of amendments and citizen approval.
B. a constitutional convention and citizen approval.
C. voter initiative and legislative approval.
D. legislative initiative and approval by constitutional convention.
Answer: A
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