American Government / Unit 3 Gov 131 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Equal Rights Amendment
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The idea
The Equal Rights Amendment, proposed in 1972, would bar denying equal rights on account of sex; its ratification status is disputed.
In practice
States ratified before and long after the congressional deadline; whether late ratifications count is contested.
Where people slip
As of this recording the amendment is not certified as ratified — a dated claim.
Your place on the trail
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Unlocks
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