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How Much Do You Actually Know About The ERA?

It's not an amendment just yet. The [ERA](https://progressforall.org/2017/03/07/era/) is a proposed amendment that has been ratified by many US states.

The Equal Rights Amendment, or ERA, is a proposed constitutional amendment.

Seems pretty obvious but the [Constitution](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Equal-Rights-Amendment) does not state that men and women are equal under the law. That's the ultimate goal of the ERA, to ensure that everyone receives equal treatment under the law, regardless of sex.

No, it doesn't.

Does the US Constitution currently state that men and women are equal under the law?

Which means people have been working tirelessly to get this amendment passed for [97 years](https://progressforall.org/2017/03/07/era/).

The Equal Rights Amendment was originally proposed in 1923.

When was the Equal Rights Amendment proposed?

The [ERA](https://maloney.house.gov/issues/womens-issues/equal-rights-amendment) actually passed Congress in 1972 and was then sent to the states for ratification.

Unfortunately, several states did not ratify the ERA.

Although five states have voted to rescind or withdraw their positions, the fact remains that — with the addition of Virginia's progressive vote this year — 38 states total have ratified the ERA. Check to see if your state is one of [them](https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/era-ratification-map).

The correct answer is 38 — with a caveat.

How many states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment?

That makes [Florida](https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/era-ratification-map) one of fifteen states that has yet to ratify the ERA.

It's Florida

Which of these states has not ratified the Equal Rights Amendment?

[Virginia](https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/era-ratification-map) is the most recent state to ratify the ERA with a resolution passing Jan. 27, 2020.

Virginia it is.

Which of these states was the latest to ratify the ERA?

That's right, equal pay for equal work is included in the [Equal Rights Amendment](https://maloney.house.gov/issues/womens-issues/equal-rights-amendment).

Yes, it will!

Will the ERA help ensure equal pay for women?

Okay, so you weren't that familiar with the Equal Rights Amendment when you started this quiz but now you're armed with some valuable knowledge about the ERA.

This is all news to you.

Wow, you really know your stuff when it comes to the Equal Rights Amendment. Good for you!

You know it all.

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How Much Do You Actually Know About The ERA?

Now that you know, you can be the face of change this International Women's Day and toast to the journey ahead with Jane Walker by Johnnie Walker.

How Much Do You Actually Know About The ERA?

Now that you know, you can be the face of change this International Women's Day and toast to the journey ahead with Jane Walker by Johnnie Walker.

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