4American Government • Principles of American Democracy
What is an amendment?
Official Accepted Answers:
- A change (to the Constitution)
- An addition (to the Constitution)
Why this matters: Under Article V of the Constitution, amendments allow the fundamental law to adapt over time while requiring high consensus.
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