An amendment to the Constitution may be approved to become effective by:

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According to Article V of the Constitution, an amendment can be proposed either by a 2/3 vote in both the House and Senate or by a convention called for by 2/3 of the state legislatures. Once proposed, the amendment must be ratified by 3/4 of the states, either through their legislatures or by special conventions. Therefore, option B correctly states that an amendment must pass 3/4 of the state legislatures after passing by a 2/3 vote in both the Senate and the House.

An Amendment to the Constitution May Be Approved to Become