27 Amendments Walkthrough | Constitution 101

Published 2022-08-30
How are new amendments ratified to the #Constitution? Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, provides an overview of the amendment #ratification process laid out in Article V and all 27 Amendments. Rosen explains the different periods of constitutional reform: the Founding Era (1791-1804), Reconstruction (1865-1870), the Progressive Era (1913-1920), and the Modern Era (1933-1992).

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All Comments (21)
  • The 28th Amendment should be Congressional Term Limits for the House and Senate. You guys can hammer out the specifics, but I do think it is high time for this to change.
  • @kennethoakes1388
    Such a good idea to reeducate our public. Should be mandatory for government officials
  • There are no "reasonable regulations" to the 2nd Amendment. "Shall not be infringed" is what is written
  • @evankhell8942
    I’m not a US citizens but i love how straightforward and historical these amendments are! US has the best constitution in the world.
  • @ochrechap
    0:19 Article 5: Proposal and Ratification 0:24 Proposal 1:01 Ratification 1:39 Constitutional Reform: 4 periods Here are the 4 periods: 2:16 (A) FOUNDING ERA (1st period of reform) ⬇️ 2:24 Bill of Rights (under Founding Era) ⬇️ BILL OF RIGHTS = First 10 Ammendments 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 2:38 Rights of Conscience (1st Ammendment) 4:26 Military (2nd Ammendment): Safety of citizens and the right to keep arms. 4:57 Military (3rd Ammendment): Right to domicialiary military exclusion. 5:20 Privacy and Property (4th Ammendment): a) Right to be secure against unreasonable searches/seizures b) No warrant issue without probable cause 6:05 Privacy and Property (5th Ammendment): No taking of property without compensation 6:30 Fair Process, Jury Rights, Rights of the accused (5th Ammendment): (a) Right to remain silent (b) Right against self-incrimination (c) Right against double jeopardy (d) Right to grand-jury for capital crimes (e) Right to due process of law 7:20 Fair Process, Jury Rights, Rights of the accused (6th Ammendment): Pertains to crininal cases - (a) Right to jury (b) Right to counsel (c) Right to speedy and public trial (d) Right to be informed of accused trial (e) Right to compel & cross-examine witnesses 8:13 Fair Process, Jury Rights, Rights of the accused (7th Ammendment): Pertains to civil right to jury trial 8:30 Fair Process, Jury Rights, Rights of the accused (8th Ammendment): Protection against excessive punishment, trials and fines 8:56 Popular Soverignty Ammendments (9th Ammendment): Right to the recognition of God-given rights are more than can be written down. 09:51: Popular Soverignty Ammendments (10th Ammendment): There should be a balance of power between the people/state and the goverment. That concludes the first 10 ammendments
  • @SockGoblin801
    I get your videos randomly in my feed and I really enjoy the refresher from time to time. Well laid out for a swift explanation.
  • @HomebirthMommaX3
    The story behind the 27th amendment is very fascinating and inspiring.
  • @erickm4306
    What an amazing and educational video, so many interesting history behind the supreme law of the land. Thank you for such eloquent explanation.
  • @sirtree9080
    Bravo! It's so hard to pick a favorite, they're all awesome and have such great stories to tell about US!
  • @JohnLincolnUSA
    Awesome - thank you so much for the enlightenment and education.
  • @stevenewman1393
    This wonderful program on the teaching and this great message on each of the 27 amendments was very awesome indeed Sir!👌.
  • Even though I’ve learned about most of these amendments in history class it’s good to have a refresher. Great job
  • @bcc7777
    Thank you. I really enjoyed this.
  • @dmc009
    The first ammendment is the best... ... the 10th is the most underrated
  • Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
  • Excellent, engaging overview. I've been trying to read the Constitution on my own, but lack the context necessary for comprehension. Thank you for this.
  • @jerseylovesteph
    Thank you very much. This is so helpful i really didn’t know all my rights as a US citizen. Thank you