According to Article Five, what was ORIGINALLY necessary for an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

a. A 1/4ths vote of both houses of Congress, or a 1/4ths vote at a Constitutional convention.
b. A 1/2th vote of both houses of Congress, or a 1/2ths vote at a Constitutional convention.
c. A 1/3rd vote of both houses of Congress, or a 1/3rd vote at a Constitutional convention.
d. A 2/3rds vote of both houses of Congress, or a 2/3rds vote at a Constitutional convention.
e. A 2/5ths vote of both houses of Congress, or a 2/5ths vote at a Constitutional convention.


Ans: d. A 2/3rds vote of both houses of Congress, or a 2/3rds vote at a Constitutional convention.

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