Who rights and proposes amendments to the Constitution?

The correct answer is Congress because it holds the authority to propose amendments to the Constitution. This process is outlined in Article V of the Constitution, which states that 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 called for by two-thirds of state legislatures.

While state legislatures can play a role in the amendment process by ratifying proposed amendments, they do not have the authority to write or propose them. The President does not have a formal role in proposing amendments; although he or she may influence the process or support specific changes, the actual proposal lies solely with Congress. The Supreme Court’s function involves interpreting the Constitution and rulings based on it, but it does not have the power to propose changes to the Constitution itself. Thus, Congress is the body specifically designated for the amendment process.