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