<span>From 1847 to 1849, Abraham Lincoln served in the United States Congress. His unpopularity led him to leaving politics for the next 5 years as he pursued his career as a lawyer. He of course later returned to politics and eventually became President of the United States.</span>
All 27 Amendments have been ratified after two-thirds of the House and Senate approve of the proposal and send it to the states for a vote. Then, three-fourths of the states must affirm the proposed Amendment.
To balance the powers between the wealthy and the common people. ... Delegates were chosen by state legislatures, each state had one vote in Congress.
