How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

The United States Constitution currently has twenty-seven amendments. These amendments are the formal changes or additions made to the Constitution since its original ratification in 1788. They cover a wide range of rights and governance issues, with the first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, being ratified in 1791. Subsequent amendments were added over the years to address various issues such as voting rights, governmental procedures, and civil rights. The process for amending the Constitution is intentionally challenging, requiring either a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress or a convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures, followed by ratification from three-fourths of the states. This careful process helps ensure that only significant changes are made to the foundational document of American democracy. Other choices do not accurately reflect the current number of amendments; thus, they do not represent the correct answer.