Amendment Process Who can propose an Amendment? Congress or the states

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Amendment Process Who can propose an Amendment? Congress or the states Step 1: Proposing an Amendment: Either… Proposed by 2/3 vote of Congress (both houses), or 2/3 of states call a Constitutional Convention Step 2: Ratifying an Amendment: Either… By ¾ of state legislatures, or By ¾ of state Constitutional Conventions First 10 Amendments = _______________? Drafted mainly by James Madison proposed by Congress in 1789

Informal Amendments Define Informal Amendment: An unofficial change in how people interpret the Constitution Give an example: Presidents limited to two terms (until 22nd Amt. made it official) President’s Cabinet

Demonstrate your Understanding of Some Amendments For the following Amendments 1-10, 13, 14, 19, 22: Answer the final questions pertaining to each Amendment (#’s 81-85, 87, 91-95) Make them memorable! Write a poem, skit, rap/song, or make a poster that represents the key protections in each Amendment.