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Goal 1: The Constitution An Enduring Document Goal 1: The Constitution

Envisioning Change Constitution written in 1787 – 226 yrs ago Framers realized change would happen Included process for making changes What are some changes in today’s world that framers prepared for, but never could have foreseen?

Changing the Constitution Difficult process Didn’t want politics / quick changes in public opinion to influence Changed in 2 different ways: Formally – amendment Informally – govt acts or by custom

The Amendment Process Must be proposed then ratified Amendments can be proposed in 2 ways: Congress Propose amendment with 2/3 vote in BOTH houses Constitutional Convention 2/3 of the state legislatures (34/50) call convention to propose amendments

The Amendment Process 2 ways to ratify an amendment: ¾ of state legislatures approve (38/50) Sent to state conventions for consideration Becomes part of written Constitution Another amendment my be passed to repeal (cancel it) if unpopular Ex: 1933 – 21st amendment passed to repeal the 18th amendment

Interpreting the Constitution Constitution sets broad/general guidelines Open for interpretation Many changes in govt bc of customs & traditions “Unwritten Constitution” – accepted and unwritten practices/traditions Ex: Meetings btwn president and his cabinet – advisors/department leaders

What makes the Constitution an enduring document and why is it important??? Is it???