Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.

  1. In the United States of America an amendment of the Constitution may be made if the proposal is passed by two-thirds majority of each House of Congress and is thereafter accepted by a vote of the legislatures of two-thirds of the States.
  2. In the American Presidential elections, if no Presidential candidate secures the minimum 270 college votes needed for outright victory, the House of Representatives chooses a President from among the first three finishers in the Electoral College. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because US constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority in each House of Congress, but ratification requires approval by three-fourths (not two-thirds) of the state legislatures or conventions. Statement 2 is correct, as the 12th Amendment specifies that if no presidential candidate reaches the electoral vote majority, the House of Representatives chooses from the top three candidates.

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