What Are the Amendments?

Synopsis

What is an amendment? How many amendments are in the US Constitution? What did the 13th Amendment accomplish? Discover the history of these important documents. Learn how amendments can be added to the US Constitution as well as the different freedoms they protect. The 'First Guide to Government' series introduces students to the federal, state, and local governments. Each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government.