When an amendment is proposed, who decides the method of ratification?

state legislatures
congress
the president
state conventions

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

explanation:

"i care deeply about campaign finance reforms: - apex