Question

Why was the amendment process discussed in the Constitution?

Answer 1

An amendment is a change to the Constitution. The first ten amendments to the Constitution became known as the Bill of Rights. These first amendments were designed to protect individual rights and liberties, like the right to free speech and the right to trial by jury.

Answer 2

Answer:

Well, the Framers thought of a solution: citizens could add changes to the Constitution. The Framers added a process for amending, or changing, the Constitution in Article V. Since 1789, the United States has added 27 amendments to the Constitution. An amendment is a change to the Constitution.