American GovernmentQuestion 4 of 128
What is an amendment to the Constitution?
a.A federal court ruling
b.A law passed only by the President
c.A treaty with a foreign country
d.A change or addition to the Constitution
Explanation
An amendment is a formal change or addition to the Constitution. Amendments allow the document to adapt over time. They must be proposed and ratified through the process set out in Article V.
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