Amendments: These are changes or additions made to the current Constitution. They allow for updating and adapting the Constitution to reflect new circumstances or societal values.
Ratification: This is the process by which an amendment becomes part of the current Constitution. It requires approval from a specific number of states or through a constitutional convention.
Bill of Rights: This refers to the first ten amendments to the current Constitution, which protect individual rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and due process.