What is the benefit of having legislation ratified in the form of an amendment?

an amendment is protected under the u. s. constitution.
an amendment is quicker to pass than an act.
an amendment can be changed if society shifts in the future.

An amendment is protected under the U. S. Constitution.

An amendment refers to a modification of the constitution. In the United States, the way in which this process is to take place is described under Article Five of the United States Constitution. So far, twenty-seven amendments have been added to the Constitution.

explanation:

with the profits from the european sales, merchants purchased europe's manufactured  goods, including tools and weapons. then the merchants shipped those manufactured  goods, along with the  american  sugar and rum, to west africa where they were bartered for  slaves.

citizens were able to charge more for their goods and services