Reading Comprehension on Amendments

What is the main purpose of an amendment in a legal document?

• To introduce new laws

• To modify existing provisions

• To repeal the entire document

• To summarize the document

Which of the following best describes the term 'amendment'?

• A complete rewrite

• A minor change or addition

• A deletion of content

• An introduction of a new topic

In the context of reading comprehension, what does the word 'comprehension' mean?

• Understanding

• Memorizing

• Repeating

• Ignoring

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'amendment'?

• The amendment was a complete overhaul of the system.

• The amendment deleted the entire section.

• The amendment added clarity to the existing law.

• The amendment ignored the previous rules.

What is a synonym for 'amendment'?

• Alteration

• Destruction

• Creation

• Confusion

In reading comprehension, what is the importance of identifying the main idea?

• To memorize details

• To understand the overall message

• To focus on minor points

• To ignore the text

Which of the following is an example of a constitutional amendment?

• A new law passed by Congress

• A change to the Bill of Rights

• A presidential executive order

• A Supreme Court decision

What does the phrase 'reading between the lines' mean in reading comprehension?

• Ignoring the text

• Understanding the hidden meaning

• Focusing on the text only

• Reading aloud

Which part of speech is the word 'amendment'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

How does an amendment differ from a new law?

• An amendment changes existing laws, while a new law introduces new regulations.

• An amendment introduces new regulations, while a new law changes existing laws.

• Both are the same.

• Neither affects existing laws.