Amending the Constitution

Multiple Choice

What is an amendment to the Constitution?

• A change or addition to the Constitution’s written words

• A law passed by Congress

• A speech given by the President

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

Why did the Framers of the Constitution include a process for amendments?

• Because they knew the Constitution would need to be changed over time

• Because they wanted to make it easy to change the government

• Because they thought the Constitution was perfect

• Because they wanted to limit citizens' rights

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for a country to have a process for amending its constitution?