How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

The Constitution currently has twenty-seven amendments. This number reflects the total changes made to the original document since its ratification, including the Bill of Rights, which comprises the first ten amendments. Over time, additional amendments have been ratified to address various social, political, and legal issues, such as the abolition of slavery, women's suffrage, and voting rights. The process for adding amendments is deliberately challenging, requiring significant consensus, which is why the number has grown relatively slowly since the Constitution's inception.