the amendments. focus question: why is it important to be able to make changes to the constitution?
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The Amendments
Focus Question:
•Why is it important to be able to make changes to the Constitution?
The Amendment Process
•The Framers wanted to insure that the Constitution would last
•Prepare a method to amend the Constitution that gave the nation stability
•Over time, the Constitution has been amended 27 times.
The Amendments
•Bill of Rights▫First 10 amendments▫Outline our basic rights as citizens▫Passed through a deal with Virginia
The Amendments (II)
•Structural Changes▫Correct problems within the Constitution
Electoral College “Lame Duck” Amendment Direct Election of Senators Presidential Term Limits
The Amendments (III)
•Expanding the definition of citizenship▫Civil War Amendments▫Suffrage Amendments
No restriction on racial/ethnic origin No restriction on gender 18 year old vote Poll tax
Amendments (IV)
•Overturn Supreme Court Decisions▫Lawsuits against states▫African-American citizenship▫Income Taxes
Amendments (V)
•Moral Issues▫Abolition▫Prohibition (repealed)