How many times has the US Constitution been modified?

Can a president change the Constitution?

The Constitution does not give a president the power to violate the Constitution, create or change congressional statutes, or override U.S. Supreme Court decisions—no matter what the EOs say.

What is the actual wording of the 5th Amendment?

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be ...

When was the last time the U.S. Constitution was changed?

The Twenty-Seventh Amendment was accepted as a validly ratified constitutional amendment on May 20, 1992, and no court should ever second-guess that decision.

Has the 25th Amendment been invoked?

The first use of the 25th Amendment occurred in 1973 when President Richard Nixon nominated Congressman Gerald R. Ford of Michigan to fill the vacancy left by Vice President Spiro Agnew's resignation.

What is the 97th amendment all about?

The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 granted cooperative societies constitutional recognition and protection. In this context, it amended the Constitution in three ways: It established the right to organise cooperative organisations as a basic right (Article 19)

Is God mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?

No, the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly mention God, Jesus, or Christianity; its framework is secular, focusing on governmental structure, though it mentions "religion" in the First Amendment to protect religious freedom and prohibit an established religion. The only divine reference is in the signing date, "in the Year of our Lord," a common phrase of the era, not a theological statement, notes TCU Magazine.
 

How many times has the Constitution been amended until 2025?

As of July 2025, there have been 106 amendments of the Constitution of India since it was first enacted in 1950. The Indian Constitution is the most amended national constitution in the world.

Is there a 28th amendment to the Constitution?

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) became the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution when Virginia was the 38th state to ratify in 2020.

How to overturn a constitutional amendment?

There are two ways to repeal an amendment. One way is for the proposed amendment to be passed by the House and the Senate with two-thirds majority votes. Then, the proposed amendment would have to be ratified by three-fourths of the states. The second way to repeal an amendment is to have a Constitutional Convention.

What is the 107th amendment?

"107 amendment" refers to various legislative proposals or enacted changes, most prominently Oregon's Measure 107 (2020), which authorized campaign finance limits, and a U.S. House Joint Resolution (H.J.Res. 107) in the current 119th Congress (2025-2026) to prohibit non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections. Other examples include India's Constitution (107th Amendment) Bill, 2007, regarding the Gorkha Hill Council, and amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines or Federal Rules of Evidence (like Rule 107 for Illustrative Aids). 

What are the six unratified amendments?

These unratified amendments address the size of the U.S. House (1789), foreign titles of nobility (1810), slavery (1861), child labor (1924), equal rights for women (1972), and representation for the District of Columbia (1978).

Who can declare the president incompetent?

A president can be declared incompetent under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment, a process initiated by the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet (or another designated body) sending a written declaration to Congress, which then makes the final decision if the President contests it, requiring a two-thirds vote in both houses to remove them. This "involuntary" removal process has never been invoked, though Section 3 (voluntary transfer of power) has been used. 

Which president did not use the Bible to take the oath of office?

Several U.S. Presidents did not use a Bible for their oath, including John Quincy Adams (used a law book), Theodore Roosevelt (used no book at his first swearing-in), and Lyndon B. Johnson (used a Catholic missal), with Calvin Coolidge also noting he didn't use one, adhering to Vermont tradition. The Constitution doesn't require a Bible, allowing for these variations, often signifying a belief in secularism or responding to unique circumstances. 

Has the Speaker of the House ever had to become president?

Yes, one Speaker of the House, James K. Polk, has become President of the United States, making him the only one to achieve the presidency through election after serving as Speaker. While the Speaker is second in the presidential line of succession, most Speakers who might have ascended (like during the Watergate era) didn't become President due to the 25th Amendment, which allows for a new VP to be nominated, or simply by not winning the presidency in their own right. 

What does the 27th Amendment actually say?

The 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that no law varying the compensation for Senators and Representatives shall take effect until an election of representatives has intervened, meaning Congress can't give itself a pay raise that takes effect immediately; they have to wait until after the next election, allowing voters to decide if they approve. It was originally proposed in 1789 by James Madison but wasn't ratified until 1992, making it the last ratified amendment, with a long history due to its lack of a time limit for ratification.
 

Can the president and vice president be from the same state?

The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, ...

What is the 42th Amendment of the Constitution?

The 42nd Amendment granted power to the President, in consultation with the Election Commission, to disqualify members of State Legislatures. Prior to the Amendment, this power was vested in the Governor of the State.

What happens if you say I invoke the fifth?

Saying "I invoke the Fifth" means you're using your Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, refusing to answer questions that could make you look guilty, effectively remaining silent, which stops questioning, but in civil cases, a jury might assume your silence means you're hiding something bad, whereas in criminal cases, it can't be used against you at all, though you must clearly state it.
 

What are the 5 limits to freedom of speech?

Five key limits to freedom of speech include incitement to violence, true threats, defamation, obscenity/child pornography, and speech integral to criminal conduct, all of which are generally unprotected because they cause direct harm, incite immediate illegal acts, or involve other serious offenses like fraud or perjury, despite free speech protecting even offensive or unpopular ideas. 

What are our 10 amendments?

Amendments to the Constitution

• First Amendment Fundamental Freedoms.
• Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms.
• Third Amendment Quartering Soldiers.
• Fourth Amendment Searches and Seizures.
• Fifth Amendment Rights of Persons.
• Sixth Amendment Rights in Criminal Prosecutions.
• Seventh Amendment Civil Trial Rights.