What is the formal role of the states in amending the constitution?
a. they ratify amendments.
b. they propose and pass amendments.
c. they declare amendments constitutional.
d. they have no formal role in the process.

In the amendment in the Constitution, the formal role of the states is to ratify amendments. The answer would be option A. When we say ratify, this means that they are allowed to approve a certain amendment. One can only be approved if there is two-thirds of the majority vote. Hope this helps.