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Why 'Amendments'? The Reason America Never Rewrites Its Constitution

Why 'Amendments'? The Reason America Never Rewrites Its Constitution

The U.S. Constitution hasn't had a single word changed in 237 years. Instead, America sticks Post-it notes on the back. Here's the surprisingly clever reason behind the Amendment system — and how it compares to countries that rewrite their constitutions from scratch.

Apr 9, 2026