A ________ vote by both houses of Congress and a ratification vote of ________ of the states are required to amend the U.S.Constitution.
A)majority; a majority
B)two-thirds; three-fourths
C)three-fourths; a majority
D)three-fourths; three-fourths

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According to Article V of the U.S. Constitution, two-thirds vote by both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states are required to amend the Constitution. Therefore, option B - two-thirds by both houses of Congress and three-fourths ratification by the states, is the correct answer.

A ________ Vote by Both Houses of Congress and a Ratification