Possession of kratom leaves is illegal in Thailand. The Thai government passed the Kratom Act 2486, effective August 3, 1943, which made planting the tree illegal and required existing trees to be cut down. This law was not found effective, since the tree is indigenous to the country.
Amendments to the United States Constitution, unlike ones made to many constitutions world-wide, are appended to the end of the document. At seven articles and twenty-seven amendments, it is the shortest written constitution in force.
Government 101: The Constitution. A summary of the Constitution of the United States of America. The U.S. Constitution, written in 1787 and ratified in 1788, outlines the structure of Americaâs federal government. It also guarantees the states and people certain rights. The text of the Constitution is contained within seven Articles and twentyÂ­seven Amendments. For more background information on the Constitution, click here. A) Articles 1Â­-3: Branches, Checks, and Balances.