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The Twenty-seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1992, addresses the compensation of Congress members, ensuring any salary changes don't take effect until after the next House election. This amendment, originally proposed in 1789, lay dormant for over two centuries until a student-led campaign revived it, leading to its ratification and setting a record for the longest amendment ratification process in U.S. history. Its purpose is to maintain legislative accountability by allowing the electorate to have a say in congressional pay adjustments.
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The Twenty-seventh Amendment aims to prevent conflicts of interest in the legislative branch by postponing congressional pay adjustments until after an election
Reinforcing accountability through the electoral process
The amendment's mechanism allows voters to respond to salary changes through the electoral process, potentially voting out those who support unwarranted compensation increases
The effectiveness of the Twenty-seventh Amendment in influencing congressional behavior or the legislative process is debated
The Twenty-seventh Amendment was one of the original amendments proposed in 1789 as part of a suite of twelve amendments
The amendment lay dormant for over two centuries until a resurgence of interest in the late 20th century
The resurgence of interest in the Twenty-seventh Amendment is credited to Gregory Watson, a university student who recognized its potential for ratification
The amendment's ratification was initiated by a grassroots campaign led by Gregory Watson
The Twenty-seventh Amendment's ratification period of over 202 years is a record in U.S. history
The ratification period of the Twenty-seventh Amendment far surpassed the previous record held by the Twenty-second Amendment
The Twenty-seventh Amendment's text is succinct, stating its purpose to delay congressional pay adjustments until after an election
The amendment's clause reinforces the principle that any salary changes for Congress must be approved by the electorate, reinforcing the accountability of representatives to the citizens they represent
The Twenty-seventh Amendment's incorporation into the Constitution underscores the enduring nature of America's founding principles and the capacity of its citizens to drive change through determination and civic participation
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Changes to ______ and ______ salaries take effect only after a House of Representatives election.
senators
representatives
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The amendment aimed to prevent ______ from immediate salary increases without ______.
lawmakers
electoral accountability
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Originally proposed in ______, the amendment's ratification took over two centuries, a record in ______ history.
1789
U.S.
