How Amendments Are Added

Amendments are changes or additions to the United States Constitution that allow it to evolve over time. To add an amendment, Congress must first propose it, either by a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures.

After that, the proposed amendment must be ratified, meaning it needs approval from three-fourths of the state legislatures or conventions in the states. This process ensures that amendments are carefully considered before becoming law.