How can the Constitution be amended?

The Constitution can be amended through a two-thirds vote in Congress, which reflects the principle of requiring significant consensus for such a fundamental change to the nation's governing document. This method is explicitly outlined in Article V of the Constitution, ensuring that a supermajority is needed, thereby highlighting the gravity and importance of amending the Constitution.

In practice, this means both the House of Representatives and the Senate must approve the proposed amendment with at least two-thirds of their members voting in favor. This process ensures that amendments are carefully considered and represent a broad agreement among elected officials before making changes to the foundational laws of the United States.

Other processes for amending the Constitution exist but are not as commonly used, such as a convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures, which can propose amendments. However, the direct method through Congressional approval is the more traditionally utilized pathway.