27 Amendments Walkthrough | Constitution 101

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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[kennethoakes]

Such a good idea to reeducate our public. Should be mandatory for government officials

[Rebel-Forces-Earth-]

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.

[evankhell]

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)
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2:24
Bill of Rights (under Founding Era)

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BILL OF RIGHTS = First 10 Ammendments
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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
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[oldsesalt]

The 27th Amendment's story is awesome.

[brendanwarner]

There are no "reasonable regulations" to the 2nd Amendment. "Shall not be infringed" is what is written

[davepatton]

Even though I’ve learned about most of these amendments in history class it’s good to have a refresher. Great job

[SockGoblin]

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.

[stevenewman]

This wonderful program on the teaching and this great message on each of the 27 amendments was very awesome indeed Sir!👌.

[JohnLincolnUSA]

Awesome - thank you so much for the enlightenment and education.

[erickm]

What an amazing and educational video, so many interesting history behind the supreme law of the land. Thank you for such eloquent explanation.

[sirtree]

Bravo! It's so hard to pick a favorite, they're all awesome and have such great stories to tell about US!

[HomebirthMommaX]

The story behind the 27th amendment is very fascinating and inspiring.

[dmc]

The first ammendment is the best...

... the 10th is the most underrated

[genesisvruizvalentin]

Well explained! Really interesting the stories behind some of them!

[JoeyWashington-kyup]

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

[roygbiv]

You know what I like? I like that people feel the need to write down what was just heard in the vid, and because they wrote it in the comments, it gives that particular statement more validity than others...

[carolinebenforado]

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.

[yardsaleuw]

Amendment 28
Any public official accepting bribes from lobbyist or buying stock shall be fined $100 million and life in prison.

[danhurst]

This is very informative...thank you for posting this