What is the minimum number of sponsors required to be present at a meeting to amend the Constitution?

• A. 2
• B. 1
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer: (A)

When deciding how to amend the Constitution, the idea behind a minimum number of sponsors is to ensure there is more than one voice backing the proposal. Requiring two sponsors to be present at the meeting creates a basic level of collaboration and accountability, so the amendment isn’t advanced by a single person alone. With two sponsors, there’s at least a small coalition to introduce the idea, discuss it, and defend it during the meeting, which helps the process be more thoughtful and representative.

Having only one sponsor would remove that initial cross-support and could make the process feel unilateral. While having more sponsors is possible, the rule sets the smallest necessary threshold, and two is that threshold.