Introduction

Read all about Article V of the U.S Constitution. Find out what this article is about, when it was approved, and why.







The Historical Background

Article Five was approved in 1787.  The reason why this article was made was to explain how to amend the Constitution.  Back then, people needed a fair way to amend the Constitution. These amendments protected and helped the people of the United States.  This article is still important today, people still use this article to add amendments to the Constitution.