U.S Constitutional amendment

Definition

A U.S Constitutional amendment refers to a formal change or addition made to the United States Constitution. The process of amending the Constitution is outlined in Article V and requires approval by two-thirds of both houses of Congress or by a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures.

Related terms

Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution that guarantee individual rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.

Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause): This clause grants Congress the power to make laws necessary for carrying out its other powers listed in the Constitution.

Supremacy Clause: This clause establishes that the U.S Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are "the supreme law of the land," meaning they take precedence over state laws when there is a conflict.