How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

The Constitution of the United States currently has twenty-seven amendments. These amendments were added to the original Constitution, which was ratified in 1788, to address various issues and rights over the course of American history.

The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified in 1791 and focused primarily on individual liberties and rights. The subsequent amendments have dealt with a range of topics including the abolition of slavery, women's suffrage, voting age, and changes regarding the electoral process.

As amendments are proposed and ratified through a specific process, the total number has remained relatively low compared to the number of amendments proposed throughout history. Therefore, the current count of twenty-seven amendments highlights the significant, yet measured, evolution of constitutional law in response to the changing needs and values of society.