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Question by Soran: How many amendments were first proposed for the constitution?I know only 10 of them were first accepted. But how many were proposed?
Also what is the difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
Best answer:Answer by Liberal
Twelve were originally proposed on September 25, 1789.
The first two dealt with Congressional pay and Congressional representation. Amendments three through twelve were ratified on December 17, 1791, and became known as the Bill of Rights.
The Amendment dealing with Congressional pay (the second) was not ratified until May 7, 1992 and became the 27th amendment.
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