In what ways has the U.S. Constitution evolved over time? In your Interactive Notebook: Unit 2 - Lesson 11 Amending the Constitution LESSON ESSENTIAL QUESTION: In what ways has the U.S. Constitution evolved over time? Warm Up (In google doc): Explain the importance of due process in our legal system. Write two questions you have before tomorrow’s test. Essential Vocabulary Constitutional amendment process Amendments : 13 15 ratification 18 constitution as a living document 19 21 strict versus loose interpretation of constitution 22 26 14th Amendment Lesson Skills: Apply understanding of supreme court cases Evaluate supreme court rulings

Performance Task: Lessons 8 & 9 & 10: due 10/12 In your Interactive Notebook: Unit 2 - Lesson 10 Due Process Rights: 4th, 5th, 6th, & 14th Amendment Performance Task: Lessons 8 & 9 & 10: due 10/12 Choose ONE of the following (do a second for xtra cred) Select an issue you care about and develop: 1) a sign/slogan advocating it; and 2) either a petition you can get other students to sign; OR write a letter to the editor about it Create a guide for teachers, principals, and coaches that explains the constitutional separation between church and state. Indicate what religious or prayer based activities ARE permitted within school, and give examples of activities that the constitution and courts prohibit Annotate & evaluate the text of the 2nd amendment. Explain why the amendment refers to the need for a “well regulated militia.” Do you believe that government has the power to regulate the types of weapons that people may own? Evaluate the Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade. What was the constitutional basis for the decision. Do you agree with the court that the constitution protects a woman’s right to choose an abortion? Why or why not? Develop a know your rights guide for teenagers to use when interacting with police. What constitutional rights are protected by the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments? Class Website: www.mrggcivivcs.weebly.com DEADLINES & HOMEWORK: Test Corrections: By 10/9 Performance Task for Lessons 5 & 7: Supreme Court Opinions: LATE PT 8-10: Due MONDAY Unit 2 Test: COMPREHENSIVE: Tuesday, Oct 13

2nd Warm Up: Due Process Scenarios: Open in Google Classroom Read each scenario on your handout. Each one describes a violation of the constitutional right to due process. Fill in the chart with: The right that was violated The amendment that was violated Relevant Supreme Court cases

WARM UP: Match the Right to the Case Roe v. Wade Tinker v. Des Moines Marbury v. Madison Brown v. Board of Education Miranda v. Arizona Mapp v. Ohio Gideon v. Wainwright Texas v. Johnson B Freedom of speech Right to privacy / to choose an abortion Ended segregation Right to a gov’t paid lawyer in criminal cases Judicial Review Police must inform people they arrest of their due process rights Exclusionary rule A E C F G D A

Can the Constitution be changed? YES! – we can amend the constitution if we… Two different methods: FIRST METHOD: 2/3 of both houses of Congress propose the amendment ¾ of STATES (38 states) must RATIFY the amendment Can be via state legislature OR a state convention/ popular vote SECOND METHOD: 2/3 of state legislatures (34 states) call for new Constitutional Convention, which may propose amendments ¾ of state legislatures or state conventions must ratify proposed amendments

Beyond the Bill of Rights: Other Amendments - BEST OF THE REST! 13th Amendment – Abolished Slavery 14th Amendment – Equal Protection clause Key cases: Plessy v. Ferguson (1896); Brown v. Board (1954) 15th Amendment-- Former slaves have a right to vote (but only if they are men)

Beyond the Bill of Rights: Other Amendments - BEST OF THE REST! 18th Amendment – Prohibition (banned alcohol) 19th Amendment – women’s suffrage (right to vote) 21st – Repealed 18th (made alcohol legal again) 22nd – Presidential term limits: May only be elected to two terms; may only serve a maximum of 10 years 26th – reduced voting age to 18 (used to be 21)

Beyond the Bill of Rights: Other Amendments - BEST OF THE REST! 13th Amendment – Abolished Slavery 14th Amendment – Equal Protection clause Key cases: Plessy v. Ferguson (1896); Brown v. Board (1954) 15th Amendment-- Former slaves have a right to vote (but only if they are men)

Quick Write If you could wave a magic wand and make one change to our constitution, what amendment would you propose and why? Since you don’t really have that magic wand, explain what you would have to do to actually get the amendment passed.

Be a Constitutional Lawyer! Log into your account on www.icivics.org Find the assignment called: “Do I have a right?” Play the game YOUR GOAL: You are a lawyer setting up a law firm Clients come in thinking their rights were violated Figure out if they were, and if so, which amendment was violated. Match them up with lawyers that work for you that can help them

Review Strategy & Quiz Create & review vocabulary terms. Go to: dps.powerschool.com/public Log into my.ncedcloud.org Select “schoolnet” Enter quiz code: CE2Q10 MY GIFT TO YOU: you may use the due process scenario worksheet from yesterday WHILE YOU TAKE THE QUIZ! This will help with some amendments and with supreme court cases When done: BE THE LAWYER! Log into your account on www.icivics.org Find the assignment called: “Do I have a right?” Play the game YOUR GOAL: You are a lawyer setting up a law firm Clients come in thinking their rights were violated Figure out if they were, and if so, which amendment was violated. Match them up with lawyers that work for you that can help them

Done with Game? Work Time / Performance Task LATE! Lesson 6 Performance Task (FINISH NOW!): Write your own supreme court opinion for two cases we will study. For each: Confirm case analysis with teacher before writing Paragraph 1: Describe the facts of the case Paragraph 2: What parts of the constitution help you make up your mind? How would you rule on the case as a SC Justice? PARAGRAPH 3: Evaluate the significance of this case for American Society Is your opinion a majority opinion or a dissenting opinion (based on the ACTUAL ruling)? How has this ruling created a precedent? FOLLOW RUBRIC FOR PERFORMANCE TASK 2.6 RESEARCH DUE BY TODAY OPINION DUE by 10/7 Performance Task: Lessons 8 & 9 & 10: due 10/12 Choose ONE of the following (do a second for xtra cred) Select an issue you care about and develop: 1) a sign/slogan advocating it; and 2) either a petition you can get other students to sign; OR write a letter to the editor about it Create a guide for teachers, principals, and coaches that explains the constitutional separation between church and state. Indicate what religious or prayer based activities ARE permitted within school, and give examples of activities that the constitution and courts prohibit Annotate & evaluate the text of the 2nd amendment. Explain why the amendment refers to the need for a “well regulated militia.” Do you believe that government has the power to regulate the types of weapons that people may own? Evaluate the Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade. What was the constitutional basis for the decision. Do you agree with the court that the constitution protects a woman’s right to choose an abortion? Why or why not? Develop a know your rights guide for teenagers to use when interacting with police. What constitutional rights are protected by the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments?

EXAM FRIDAY: Unit 2 Study Tips Material Covered Complete review packet & USE IT TO STUDY Answer each essential question and make sure you know the vocabulary on your performance task handouts Review completed tests & quizzes in schoolnet What questions were asked? What did you struggle with that you should focus on? Watch videos on website Attend lunch tutoring for review Material Covered Unit 2 Lessons 1-11 Separation of powers: Checks & balances Powers of congress Executive Powers Judicial powers Federalism: Federal power State & local responsibilities & powers (more on) The Constitution Preamble Elastic clause, supremacy clause Bill of Rights & other key amendments Key supreme court cases Tinker, Plessy, Brown, Miranda, Mapp, Gideon, Marbury, Roe, etc

Review Strategy & Quiz Create & review vocabulary terms. Go to: my.ncedcloud.org Log in & go to schoolnet Enter quiz code: CE2Q10

Jeopardy Review Play for points within each group EACH ANSWER WRITTEN ON PAPER NAMES OF GROUP MEMBERS ON PAPER

Final Jeopardy The individual holding THIS title is second in the line of Presidential succession after the Vice President. The Speaker of the House