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.
| 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes Advanced Session |
27 Amendments in 27 Minutes |
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Module 15: Article V and the 27 Amendments
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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.
Today we celebrate the 24th anniversary of the 27th Amendment's ratification. Here’s what you need to know.
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