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27 Amendments Overview
Introduction
There have been 27 amendments added to the Constitution since its ratification over 230 years ago. Each amendment has meant big changes to our system of government, and our nation as a whole.
Big Questions
How have constitutional amendments transformed the Constitution?
Which constitutional rights and principles did the American people write into the Constitution through the Article V amendment process?
What changes did various constitutional amendments make to the Structural Constitution?
| 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes Advanced Session |
27 Amendments in 27 Minutes |
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Constitution 101
Module 15: Article V and the 27 Amendments
2022/2023 Civic Calendar
The National Constitution Center’s 2022-2023 Civic Calendar explores the 27 Amendments in 12 Months!
Amending the Constitution Featuring Justice Neil M. Gorsuch
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch discusses examples from history when “we the people” have pushed for constitutional amendments.
How a college term paper led to a constitutional amendment
The 27th Amendment is the most recent amendment to the Constitution, and its existence today can be traced to a college student who proposed the idea in a term paper and was given a C by his professor for the idea.
Happy birthday, 27th Amendment!
Today we celebrate the 24th anniversary of the 27th Amendment's ratification. Here’s what you need to know.
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