Constitutional Amendments: Significance and Impact

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What is an amendment to the Constitution?

An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution.

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

The Constitution has been amended 27 times.

What is the significance of the Tenth Amendment?

The Tenth Amendment emphasizes that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

Which amendment allowed women to vote?

The Nineteenth Amendment allowed women to vote.

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