What is an amendment in a document?

The act of altering a document by adding, substituting, or subtracting some part of it is to “amend” the document. Documents that are commonly amended include legislative bills, pleadings, contracts, and the U.S. Constitution. When the change takes place, it may be referred to as an “amendment.”

What is an example of the 1st Amendment?

One notable case example on the 1 st Amendment is that of Everson v. Board of Education, 330 U.S. 1 (1947). A New Jersey school authorized reimbursement by school boards for transportation to and from school, including private schools. Over 95% of the schools benefitting were parochial Catholic schools.

What is an example of a constitutional amendment?

In modern times, amendments are sometimes proposed for the purpose of repealing previous amendments. For example, since 1989, several members of Congress have proposed an amendment to repeal the 22 nd Amendment, which places term limits on the U.S. President. The first step in the Constitutional amendment process is the proposal.