How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• twenty-seven optional: (27)

Our explanation

The Constitution was written in 1787. Since then, 27 amendments, or changes, have been added. The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.

Remember it

27 amendments: the first 10 are the Bill of Rights, plus 17 more.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (One Nation, One People, M-1175) p. 8, 16: “A change to the Constitution is called an amendment. There are 27 amendments to the Constitution.” … “The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.”

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