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Living with the Constitution (with A.J. Jacobs)

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The Extraordinary Journey of the 27th Amendment

This chapter explores the historical journey of the 27th Amendment, which took over two centuries to ratify, and the pivotal role of a college student in its resurgence. It discusses the challenges of constitutional amendments in a politically divided era and considers the founding fathers' views on constitutional change.

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