2008 civics test · Question 4 of 100 · Principles of American Government
What is an amendment?
In Chinese 什么是修正案？
Official answers
- a change (to the Constitution)（对宪法的）修改
- an addition (to the Constitution)（对宪法的）增补
Any one of these answers is accepted unless the question asks for more than one.
Why this is the answer
An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The Founders knew the country would need to update its rules over time, so Article V describes a process for amending the Constitution. The process is intentionally difficult, requiring broad agreement from Congress and the states, which is why there are relatively few amendments.
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)