[187] On the significance of this language as to Territory, cf. American History and Government, § 260 c.
[188] Article V, as far as to the brackets, should be committed to memory. Note the four varieties of amendment provided. Only one has ever been used (1913). Congress has always proposed, and State legislatures ratified. On the amending clause in general, cf. index to American History and Government.
[189] On the history of this clause, cf. § 207 a.
[190] Originally, the first twelve amendments were not numbered in the official manuscripts.
[191] These first ten amendments were in force after November 3, 1791. Cf. comment in American History and Government, § 216. They are usually referred to as the Bill of Rights. It is a suggestive exercise to rewrite the "bill of rights," incorporating all those features of that character which are included in the body of the Constitution.
[192] Proclaimed to be in force January 8, 1798. For the history, cf. Ib., § 217.
[193] Proclaimed in force September 25, 1804. Cf. Ib., § 241.
[194] Proclaimed in force December 18, 1865. On Amendments Thirteen to Fifteen inclusive, cf. Ib., §§377, 385 ff.
[195] Proclaimed in force July 28, 1868.
[196] Proclaimed in force March 30, 1870.