jan 1, 1787 - The US Constitution was Written

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Although written in 1787, the US Constitution wasn’t completely finished. The Founding Fathers left the option to suggest amendments. Such amendments were first put forward by James Madison in September 1789. He introduced 19 amendments. To be successful, an amendment must pass through Congress and then be ratified by at least three-fourths of the states. Out of 19 introduced, 12 were ratified and made it into the Constitution, 10 of which became the rights outlined in the Bill of Rights.

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