How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• A. 27
• B. 20
• C. 15
• D. 10

Answer: (A)

The number of amendments in the Constitution is 27. This total reflects the continuous evolution of the document from the original framework to address new rights, changes in governance, and procedural rules over time. The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, establish fundamental protections for individuals. Since then, additional amendments have been added to expand rights and refine government processes, with the most recent one ratified in 1992, addressing how congressional pay changes take effect (not until after an election). The other numbers listed relate to different parts of constitutional history (for example, the Bill of Rights is ten, and the Fifteenth Amendment relates to voting rights) but do not represent the total count.