How can Wyoming's Constitution be amended?

• A. By amendments proposed by the Legislature and approved by voters in a general election
• B. By executive order of the Governor
• C. By federal approval
• D. By citizens petition with a simple majority in a statewide referendum

Answer: (A)

In Wyoming, amending the state constitution is a two-step process: the Legislature must propose the amendment, and then the proposed amendment must be approved by the voters in a general election. This means the change isn’t made by the governor’s actions or by federal approval, and it isn’t simply decided by a citizen petition. The Legislature reviews and passes the amendment with the required vote, and once it reaches the ballot, a majority of the voters who participate in that election must vote in favor for the amendment to become part of the Constitution. This structure ensures both legislative consideration and broad public consent.