The authority to amend the Constitution of the United States is derived from Article V of the Constitution. The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form.These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791. SUBMIT: o Amendment form in DUPLICATE with ORIGINAL signatures. O If changing name or address provide copy of updated Driver's License. In this activity, students will analyze historical records of Congress and the U.S. Government to understand the sequence of steps in the amendment process. Proposal 1 adds abortion protections to the state constitution and closes loopholes to ensure no one can face discrimination. There have been 27 amendments to the Constitution, beginning with the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments, ratified December 15, 1791. SUBMIT: o Amendment form in DUPLICATE with ORIGINAL signature. O If changing name or address must provide copy of updated Driver's. License.