In the U.S. Constitution amendment process, who can propose an amendment?

The process for proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows for two routes: one involves Congress, and the other involves a convention called by the states. Specifically, an amendment can be proposed either by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a national convention that is convened at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures.

This dual mechanism ensures that the power to amend the Constitution is not solely in the hands of Congress but also allows states to play a significant role in the process. Such a framework was established to balance federal and state authority and to reflect the democratic nature of the country. The options involving only the President or the Supreme Court do not align with the constitutional stipulations regarding the amendment process. The President does not have the authority to propose amendments, and while the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution, it does not have a role in the proposal process.