What is a constitutional amedmant?

A constitutional amendment is a formal change or addition to a constitution, which outlines the fundamental principles and laws governing a country. In the United States, for example, amendments can be proposed by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress or by a convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures. Once proposed, an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. Amendments allow for the legal framework to evolve and adapt over time.