Which body has the authority to propose amendments to the Constitution?

The body that has the authority to propose amendments to the Constitution is indeed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This process is outlined in Article V of the Constitution, which establishes that amendments can be proposed either by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures.

This collaborative requirement ensures that any proposed amendment has broad support across both chambers of Congress, reflecting the diverse interests of the nation. The involvement of both the House and the Senate emphasizes the importance of consensus in making significant changes to the nation's foundational legal document. Other bodies, such as the Supreme Court, do not have the authority to propose amendments; rather, their role is to interpret the Constitution and act within its framework.