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Comparative Analysis of Constitutional Amendment Processes and Rigidity

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The U.S. Constitution is one of the most rigid in the world: since its adoption in 1789, it has been amended only 27 times, despite thousands of proposed amendments.

Why this is interesting

Why are some constitutions so difficult to change, while others are revised with ease? The answer lies in the design of their amendment processes.