An Amendment is defined as?

• A. The rules that govern the conduct of legislatures and other deliberative bodies
• B. Ensures the right to minority, the rule of majority, and impartiality to none
• C. Brings business before the assembly
• D. A change or addition to a legal or statutory document - Must be voted on (majority vote)

Answer: (D)

An amendment is a change or addition to a legal or statutory document, and it must be voted on. This means you modify the existing provisions of a document like a constitution or bylaws, rather than simply applying rules of procedure or presenting new topics to discuss. The requirement for a vote (usually a majority) ensures that any change has broad support from the governing body.

Why the other descriptions don’t fit: a set of rules that govern the conduct of legislatures describes procedural or parliamentary rules, not changes to the document itself. A statement about ensuring minority rights and majority rule reflects fairness principles, not how documents are amended. Bringing business before the assembly refers to presenting items for consideration, not altering the document being governed.