Question 5 of 128
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Official USCIS answers
- Amendments
- The amendment process
Why this is the answer
The Constitution has a special process for making changes. These changes are called amendments. The rules for this process are in Article V of the Constitution.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: Constitution changes = amendments.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.