Question 4 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government
What is an amendment?
Accepted answers
Accepted answers
- a change (to the Constitution)
- an addition (to the Constitution)
Explanation
An amendment is a change or an addition to the Constitution.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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