Question 7 of 12865/20 Exemption

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

Accepted Answers

  • • Twenty-seven (27)

Why This Matters

The Constitution has been amended 27 times since 1787. The first 10 (Bill of Rights) were added in 1791. The most recent, the 27th Amendment about congressional pay, was ratified in 1992.

Memory Tip

27 amendments. Remember: 2+7=9, like the 9 Supreme Court justices.

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Principles of American Government(American Government)

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